Mastaneh Merten

Mastaneh Merten serves as the Director of Design & Color Concept Trend Strategy & Communication at Textilecolordesign since 2019, specializing in textile design and trend forecasting. At Sumac, also from 2019, Merten operates as a Textile Fashion & Fabric designer, developing product lines and forecasting trends 2 to 4 years ahead. Self-employment since June 2008 includes roles in product design, market analysis, and fabric design, alongside significant experience at Oriental Weavers and Bulta where Merten boosted productivity and sales through innovative design strategies. Previous positions include Director of Textile Design at Sq yard of Nevada and color designer for CMG, with an extensive academic background that includes Master's degrees in Textile and Fashion Design and Textile Sciences and Engineering from West England University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Design from Hammersmith College.