Laura Desch

Laura Desch is an illustrator and designer. Since earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from Washington University in St. Louis, she has worked in a range of industries from fashion, bridal, stage, and screen. Her practice outside of teaching includes creativity consultancy and custom work for clients, illustration collaborations with fellow designers, and researching and developing designs focused on the intersection of pop culture and fashion. She joined WashU as a faculty member in 2018 and teaches Fashion Illustration, Fashion History, and Introduction to Fashion.