Graduate Fellows
Current Fellows
Fumio Igarashi
Fumio, originally from Japan and China, is passionate about sustainable fashion and craftsmanship. In college, she founded a student organization that grew to 70 members, raising awareness of issues in the fashion industry and encouraging action. Later, she worked in branding at the beverage company Suntory, where she honed her ability to see the bigger market picture, analyze consumer insights, and develop effective strategies—while also being deeply inspired by the dedication of Japanese craftsmanship. Now, she is determined to pursue her passion for fashion. To gain a global perspective, Fumio is enrolled in the MPS Global Fashion Management program at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she aims to build a strong foundation to become a bridge between East and West.
Maya Peters
Maya Peters is an Irish–Indonesian Production & Set Designer whose work spans film, music video, editorial, commercial, and experiential projects.
She has led designs for global brands including Puma, Paris Saint-Germain, Snipes, Nex Playground, and the US Open, with narrative collaborations premiering at SXSW and Palm Springs International ShortFest. Her work has also been featured in Wow Magazine, ELLE China, and Schön Magazine.
As an MFA student in Exhibition & Experience Design at FIT, she is expanding her practice into interactive art and immersive environments, building on her foundation in visual storytelling to explore new possibilities in interactive and multi-disciplinary design for the future.
About the Dean's Fellows
The Dean's Fellows for the School of Graduate Studies exist to develop a graduate student community at FIT. Dean's Fellows are exceptional students that bring a diversity of life experiences and show notable promise in building connections with faculty, staff, alumni, and students.
We welcome individuals across all disciplines and backgrounds to apply for these fellowships, which are awarded on the basis of merit and the promise of outstanding academic and professional achievement.