Hi! I’m Marlies Reukers, I’m a 3D virtual fashion designer and 3D design training & transformation specialist based in Amsterdam.

I’m  on a mission to digitise the fashion industry…

– will you join me on this 3D journey?

I would describe myself as a technical designer: I get inspired and start designing out of interest in constructions and technical details. This led to my fascination and specialisation in 3D design: 3D offered me the possibility to experiment with constructions on a whole new level – without wasting any material on samples and prototypes: it was all virtual!

Lectra Award 2018

Award for the implementation of 3D virtual prototyping in a creative design process. Awarded by representatives from Lectra, Tommy Hilfiger and H&M for my pre-graduation project 'EASE UP'.

24th of January 2018

Woolmark Challenge 2018

Finalist in the Woolmark Performance Challenge by adidas and Woolmark: pushing the limits of product innovation by applying the science and natural performance benefits of Merino wool.

9th of November 2018

Nominee Best BA Research

Nominated with Kim Schoenmakers for the best BA research project of the AUAS. Selected on behalf of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute and the faculty of Digital Media & Creative Industries.

28th of January 2019

The Next Web: T500 2019

Selected by The Next Web for the T500 of 2019. Members of the T500 represent the 500 best under 26s working in technology who show outstanding accomplishments in digital.

18th of April 2019

Daunted by the over-consumption and over-production in today’s fashion industry, I decided I wanted to make a change. I didn’t want to contribute to the pollution in our industry by working in a design-role, so instead I chose to enter the industry by educating and inspiring others. I’m still designing and practicing my skills, but I decided I don’t want to apply those skills commercially at this moment.

 

“Eventually I didn’t want to continue designing anymore…

…because I didn’t want to contribute to this polluting industry.”

 

I’m currently working for Stitch, a start up from PVH Europe. We’re working towards an end-to-end 3D process for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. We aim to incite the digital transformation: from design to development, production and sales. Within this team, I’m running Stitch Academy: an open space where we offer trainings and workshops to facilitate 3D design thinking and adaption.