Day at Work: Fashion Designer

What was Melissa Fleis's original field of study before deciding on fashion?

• Pre-med

• Pre-law

• Business administration

• Psychology

How did Melissa secure her final internship in Italy?

• By directly applying online

• Through her boss’s referral and her portfolio

• By attending a networking event

• By being selected from a design competition

What important lesson did Melissa learn from her time on *Project Runway*?

• How to improve sewing skills

• The importance of teamwork

• How to trust her instincts and accept criticism

• The value of market research

According to the text, why does Melissa analyze past collections?

• To reuse materials from previous designs

• To find ways to improve or recreate successful designs

• To avoid repeating similar styles

• To decide what to discard

What does "curriculum" mean in the context of the text?

• A list of supplies needed for school

• The set of courses offered at a school

• A schedule of daily tasks

• A formal exam or assessment

What is a "mood board" used for?

• Tracking fashion trends

• Displaying marketing strategies

• Organizing visual inspiration for design

• Documenting financial goals

What does "niche" mean in the phrase "finding a niche for people to talk about"?

• A broad skill set

• A small, specialized market or focus

• A large, general audience

• A temporary project

Why does Melissa emphasize the importance of internships?

• They are a guaranteed way to start a business.

• They provide essential hands-on experience and industry knowledge.

• They eliminate the need for formal education.

• They are an easy way to earn money while studying.

What is Melissa’s primary goal as a fashion designer?

• To become famous on TV

• To build a sustainable business

• To create only artistic garments

• To work exclusively in publishing

Based on the text, why might Melissa have felt limited in high school?

• She had no access to sewing equipment.

• Fashion-related courses were not part of the school curriculum.

• Teachers discouraged creative fields.

• She couldn’t afford materials to create garments.