Dr Mingjing Lin

Biography

Dr Mingjing Lin is a Senior Lecturer in Textile Science and S.T.E.M. Practice at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. She obtained her PhD from the Royal College of Art in 2020, where her practice-based research developed Parametric Thinking 2.0—a new framework for body-oriented design in 3D-printed fashion and textiles.

Her research integrates 3D printing, parametric design, and innovative textiles to advance sustainable, data-driven fashion innovation. Adopting a S.T.E.A.M. approach, Dr Lin explores the intersections of wearable technology, smart textiles, and creative computing—continually pushing the boundaries between art, design, and science.

Dr Lin has led major international collaborations, including the LCF–McKinsey–Istanbul Moda Academy partnership, the EU-funded Horizon 2020 Wear Sustain Project, and the LCF–Tsinghua–ANTA Global Sportswear Design Competition. Her practice-based research has been showcased at internationally recognised institutions such as the V&A, Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, and the National Museum of China, earning awards including the 3D Printing Award and TCT Award.

She co-leads the Active Materials Lab at LCF, represents the School of Design and Technology on the College Research Committee, and supervises PhD researchers internationally. Dr Lin also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Design Intelligence; as a peer reviewer for leading journals and conferences, such as Textile Research Journal as well as DRS 2026.