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Donna Berger

Part-time Assistant Professor

Email
donnaberger@newschool.edu

Office Location
A - 66 West 12th Street

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Donna Berger

Profile

Donna Tartaglione Berger began her career in fashion as a fashion designer and illustrator after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Her experience in the industry spans fashion design, graphic design, illustration, CAD implementation and project manager. Her design experience includes companies such as: Emanuel Ungaro, Larry Levine, S. Rothschild, Jones NY, Marc Andrew, Members Only, and Donna Karan. After many years of designing in the fashion industry, Donna started her own business and is a successful entrepreneur with an athleisure brand concentrating on todays trends, fashion forecasting and branding in the world of social presence. She also consults as a project manager and instructional designer implementing online learning at colleges and universities.

As a designer, educator, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of fashion industry experience, Donna has a proven track record in connecting fashion, creativity, technology and student success as her passion continues to  'give back'  to her students. Her knowledge and years of experience help students thrive in an environment that is unique and challenging.

She currently teaches part time at Parsons The New School for Design and The Fashion Institute of Technology.  

Donna also volunteers as an artist/photographer for children's organizations including the Make A Wish foundation and Operation Warm.


Degrees Held

  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Textile Design

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Current Courses


Future Courses

  • Fashion Trend Analysis
    PSOF 1182 - Spring 2027

Past Courses

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