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Yu-Po Kao

Associate Professor Rank Specialist

apokao@g2.usc.edu.tw

Education

  • Master's in Decorative Arts
    Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan, Italy

  • Diploma in Fashion Design
    Carlo Secoli Fashion Institute, Milan, Italy


Industry Experience

  • 2007 ~ 2010 & 2012 ~ 2016: Design Director, Higo Design Co., Ltd.

  • 2005 ~ 2006: Head Designer for Anita Su at Yan Jie International Co., Ltd.

  • 2003 ~ 2005: Manager, Jiarjia Brand Development Department, Tainan Enterprise Marketing Division


Specialty

  • Costume Design and Production for Theatre

  • Merchandise Planning and Design Development

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Yu-Po Kao began her career in multimedia art design and fashion apparel design. In addition to her expertise in merchandise planning and design development, she has extensive experience in theatrical costume design. To date, she continues to create, collaborating with numerous theater and opera directors both domestically and internationally, completing over dozens of stage and opera costume design projects. 


Since 2007, she has been dedicated to teaching, sharing her professional experience, fostering industry-academia collaborations, and encouraging young students to pursue careers in the fashion industry.

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