Payton Gonzales
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO USA
"The actual road to being someone that truly is standout oftentimes is not a well-traveled path."
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Payton's work combines: Fashion, Design, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Apparel Merchandising
Colorado State University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
As a high school student in Fort Collins, Colorado, I found my passion for design through Colorado State University’s Eco Week and a captivating fashion show.
2.
I chose apparel merchandising at Colorado State University, which combined my love for fashion with my drive to create and problem-solve.
3.
Spending extra time in undergrad turned into a blessing—it led me to the RDC labs, sparking my journey in 3D prototyping.
4.
By mastering industry-leading CAD software and machinery, I transformed my creative skills into valuable technical expertise.
5.
Designing, creating, and collaborating at Colorado State University ignited my vision to revolutionize fashion with sustainable 3D prototyping.
6.
Now, I’m building pathways for the future of digital fashion, driven by my passion to minimize waste and redefine how people shop.
Defining Moments
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Navigating college as a first-generation student was challenging but I embraced it, learning to tackle FAFSA and financial hurdles head-on.