Design

Brigitte Cluver

Senior Instructor
Brigitte.Cluver@oregonstate.edu

Office: 541-737-9586

Austin Hall

Austin Hall 350

2751 SW Jefferson Way

2751 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331
Credentials: 
Ph.D. (2008) Oregon State University - Department of Design and Human Environment - Emphasis: Human Behavior in the Near Environment, Minor: Business
M.S. (1996) Oregon State University - Department of Apparel, Interiors, Housing, and Merchandising - Emphasis: Human Behavior in the Near Environment, Minor: Business
B.S. (1993) University of California, Davis - Department of Textiles and Clothing - Option: Marketing

Profile Field Tabs

At OSU
Affiliated with: 
College of Business
Research/Career Interests: 

Brigitte is an Instructor in Merchandising Management and the Professional Development Coordinator for the Merchandising Management and Apparel Design Programs.  Prior to serving as an Instructor, Brigitte worked in the textiles and apparel industry in roles related to textile product development, production, and quality assurance.  Now in an academic setting, her research has centered on consumer behavior related to apparel purchase decision-making, consumption, and disposition.

Courses Taught: 

Current

  • Textiles
  • Fashion Forecasting and Market Analysis
  • Retail and Merchandising
  • Merchandise Planning and Control
  • Global Sourcing of Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear

Past

  • Introduction to the Textiles and Apparel Industry
  • Introduction to Retail Buying
  • Human Centered Research for Design and Merchandising
  • Field Experience Orientation and Development
  • Design Thinking and Process Innovation
  • Textiles for Interiors
  • Product Quality Assurance Laboratory
My Publications

Journal Articles


H. - L. Chen, Baker, L., and Cluver, B., “The Effect of Textiles on Clothing Physiological Comfort While Backpacking in the Cold”, Journal of Textile Engineering and Fashion Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, 2017.

M. Collett, Cluver, B., and Chen, H. - L., “Consumer Perceptions Regarding the Limited Lifespan of Fast Fashion Apparel”, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, vol. 17, no. 2, 2013.

H. - L. Chen and Cluver, B., “Assessment of Poplar Seed Hair Fibers as a Potential Textile Thermal Insulation Material: Part I - Physical and Chemical Properties”, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, vol. 28, no. 4, pp. 255-262, 2010.

H. - L. Chen and Cluver, B., “Biodegradation and mildew resistance of naturally colored cottons”, Textile Research Journal, vol. 80, no. 20, pp. 2188-2194, 2010.

B. Cluver and Burns, L., “Apparel Descriptions in Catalogs and Perceived Risk Associated with Catalog Purchases”, Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 22-30, 2001.

Conference Papers


E. Maqsood, Cluver, B., and Chen, H. - L., “The Modification of Muslim Women’s Hijab to Meet Modern Life Styles in a Western Society”, in International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, 2016.

Presentations


H. - L. Chen, Baker, L., and Cluver, B., “The effect of textiles on perceived physiological comfort while backpacking in the cold”, Annual meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association. New Orleans, 2013.

B. Cluver and Burns, L., “Clothing Consumer Inventory Management”. Bellevue, WA, 2009.

H. - L. Chen and Cluver, B., “Microbiological Resistance of Naturally Colored Cottons”, Annual Meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association. Chicago, Illinois, 2009.

B. Cluver and Chen, H. L., “Study of Thermal Properties of Military Ballistic Helmets by Thermal Manikin and Human Subjects”. Bellvue, WA, 2009.

H. - L. Chen and Cluver, B., “Study of Thermal Properties of Military Ballistic Helmets by Thermal Manikin and Human Subjects”, Annual Meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association. Seattle, WA, 2008.

B. Cluver, “Microbiological Degradation of Naturally Colored Cotton Fibers”, International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Schaumburg, IL, 2008.

B. Cluver and Chen, H. L., “Thermal Insulation Properties of Mesh Knit and Foam Padding Internal Systems for the Military Ballistic Helmets”, International Textile and Apparel Association Conference. Los Angeles, CA, 2007.

B. Cluver and Burns, L., “Apparel Descriptions in Catalogs and Perceived Risk Associated with Catalog Purchases”, Annual Meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association. Knoxville, TN, 1997.