Overview of the Department

The Textile Design department (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Textile Design) at Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University was established in 2017 E.C (2024 G.C). Textile Design is a specialized version of Textile engineering degree that focuses on the design and art of the textile involved in the production, finishing, dyeing, printing, and treatment of textile materials. The Textile Design Department is the creative centre where artistry meets technology, and imagination in textiles into reality. It is a dynamic field dedicated to the conception, creation, and application of surface pattern, texture, and structure for fibers, yarns, and fabrics used in fashion, interiors, products, and art. It is a vibrant blend of traditional craft and digital innovation. This interdisciplinary field combines principles of spinning, weaving, knitting, non-woven, chemical engineering, materials science, and textile technology. 

Textile Designers explore into cultural history, art movements, and global trends for inspiration, while also pioneering the use of eco-friendly dyes, recycled fibers, and zero-waste production methods. The department serves as a critical bridge between creative vision and industry application, ensuring designs are not only beautiful but also technically viable, market-ready, and responsibly produced. 

The core disciplines include:

l  Textile manufacturing and analysis

l  Drawing, design, elements of design and design processes

l  CAD and design Textiles

l  Textile chemical processing and finishing

l  Traditional Ethiopian Textiles

l  Textile pattern design and dyeing and printing 

l  Textile Finishing

l  Weaving design and manufacturing: 

l  Knitting design and manufacturing

l  Fabric design

l  Textile quality analysis & handling and management

l  Traditional Ethiopian textiles and embroidery

l  Textile marketing and merchandising

 Admission Requirements

l Applicants must complete 12 grade national exams with entrance result to universities as per ministry of education. 

l Competitive performance in pre-engineering examinations. 

l A passion for design, science, technology, fashion, and innovation.

Professional Profile 

Textile design graduates are eligible to work as:

1. Production, Quality, And Project Manager

2. Production Supervisor

3. Shift Leader, Forman, Erection Technician

4. Process Control Engineer

5. Product Designer and Project Designer

6. Quality Assurance and Quality Control 

7. Operational Trainee, and Planning Head, Technical Expert, Technical Sales 

8. Assistant Merchandiser

9. Personnel, Sales Manager

10. Purchasing Manager, Plant Manager, Case Team Leader, Utility Manager

11. Instructor, Teacher, and Researcher 

12. Entrepreneurs and Consulting Agent.

Graduate Profile

A graduates of textile design:

l  Expand and perfect their artistic skills and creativities to support and enhance their future design careers.

l  Learn necessary technical skills related to textile design.

l  Develop a systematic, critical approach to problem solving at all levels of the 

l  design process and acquire design research skill.

l  Acquire extensive professional information regarding Textile design.

l  Demonstrate professionalism by meeting deadlines, effectively collaborating in 

l  teams, and working with professional designers.

l  View textile design in a broader socio economic, historical, and environmental context.

l  Successfully articulate design ideas verbally, visually, and digitally.

l  Communication skills and team spirit which enables to work with various

Facilities

As the institute level the following facilities are very important for the textile design program:

l  Well organized computer rooms and Computer Aided Design (CAD) laboratory to access specialized software for textile design, process simulation and design. 

l  Modern and smart classrooms equipped with audio-visual aids.

l  A well-stocked library with resources on textile and design related. 

l  Textile fibers laboratory   

l  Yarn properties testing laboratory

l  Spinning Laboratory  

l  Fabric design and properties laboratory

l  Knitting Laboratory 

l  Textile wet processing laboratory

l  Textile Finishing Laboratory 

l  Color Analysis 

l  Dyeing and printing laboratory 

l  Garment Construction laboratory

l  Pattern making laboratory  

l  Cutting and Finishing laboratory 

l  Embroidery Design Laboratory 

l  Integrated spinning, weaving & finishing workshop

l  Indigenous Textile Research Centre 

The Indigenous Textile Research Centre could be the backbone of the program focusing on the study and advancement of indigenous textile arts, encompassing decorative, ceremonial, and practical creations made from plant, animal, or synthetic fibers. Highlighting the unique use of color, patterns, and techniques by indigenous artists, the ITRC aims to preserve and promote cultural stories while advancing research in textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, and wet processing. The center supports the textile and apparel sectors, hand-based industries, agriculture, and education through advanced research, problem-solving, and training. It also emphasizes scientific dissemination through publications, seminars, and workshops, inspiring innovations and modifications for local communities to explore artistic and practical applications of textiles.

Staff biography 

The Textile Design Department at the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX) comprises a highly qualified and diverse team of faculty and technical staff. The department includes associate professors, PhD holders’ assistant professors, MSc holder assistant professors, postdoctoral researchers, MSc holder Lecturers, Chief Technical Assistants with BSc qualifications. This committed team is actively engaged in both teaching and research, ensuring that the department remains at the forefront of textile design education and innovation, while fostering continuous academic and professional growth. 

Table 1: Academic Staff Profile in Textile Design program

No 

Name 

Sex

Qualification

Academic Rank 

Remark 

1

Addisu Ferede 

M  

PhD  

Associate Professor 

perusing post doc. 

2

Molla Tadesse  

M 

PhD 

Assistant Professor 

perusing post doc. 

3

Ambachew Maru 

M  

PhD  

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

4

Abdela Simegnew  

M 

PhD 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

5

Ing. Getnet Belay 

M  

PhD  

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

6

Desalegn Bishaw 

M 

PhD 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

7

Esubalew Dessie 

M  

PhD 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

8

Tiliksew Addis 

F 

PhD 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

9

Biruk Fentahun 

M 

PhD

 Assistant professor

On duty

10

Hanur Meku 

M 

PhD

Assistant professor

On duty 

11

Bewuket Teshome 

M  

PhD  

 Assistant professor

On duty 

12

Milion Ayele 

M  

M.S.c  

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

13

Dereje Berihun 

M 

M.S.c 

Assistant Professor 

Perusing PhD 

14

Derseh Yilie 

M  

M.S.c  

Assistant Professor 

Perusing PhD

15

Erkihun Zelalem 

M 

M.S.c 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

16

Muktar Seid 

M  

M.S.c  

Assistant Professor 

Perusing PhD 

17

Eyasu Ferede 

M 

M.S.c 

Assistant Professor 

on duty 

18

Biruk Gedif 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

Perusing PhD 

19

Degu Melaku 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

Perusing PhD 

20

Desalegn Atalie 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

Perusing PhD 

2

Birhanu Shanko 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

Perusing PhD 

23

Muluneh Bekele 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

Persuing PhD 

24

Zelalem Adane 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

Persuing PhD 

25

Mehari W/maryam 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

Persuing PhD 

26

Abebe Tariku 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

27

Abenezer Fikre 

M 

M.S.c 

 Lecturer 

on duty 

28

Abiyou Nibret 

M  

M.S.c  

 Lecturer 

on duty 

29

Anteneh Tilahun 

M 

M.S.c 

 Lecturer 

on duty 

30

Anmen Admas 

M  

M.S.c  

 Lecturer 

on duty 

31

Aragaw Bizualem 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

32

Bantamlak Birlie 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

33

Daniel Mulugeta 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

34

Etshiwot Yisma 

F  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

35

Firehiwot Tsegaw 

F 

M.S.c 

 Lecturer 

on duty 

36

Frezer Getent 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

37

Abay Mulusew 

M 

M.S.c  

Lecturer 

on duty 

38

Demesew Efrem 

M  

M.Sc 

Lecturer  

on duty 

39

Getaneh Alamir 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

40

Kura Alemayehu 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

41

Mandefro Limenh 

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

42

Mesfin Shiferaw 

M  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

43

Rigat  G/Medhin 

F 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

44

Soliyana Gebeyaw 

F  

M.S.c  

Lecturer  

on duty 

45

Wassie Mengie  

M 

M.S.c 

Lecturer 

on duty 

46

 Bayu Teshome 

M  

M.Sc.  

 Lecturer 

on duty 

47

Tekalign Mamay 

M 

M.Sc. 

 Lecturer 

on duty 

48

Simachew Tigabie 

M  

MSc.  

Chief Tec.Assist II 

on duty 

49

Adanech 

Mekuriyaw 

F 

Bsc. 

Chief Tec.Assist 

on duty 

50

Agegnehu Sibuh 

F  

Bsc.  

Chief Tec.Assist 

on duty 

51

Awokech Yimer  

F 

Bsc. 

Chief Tec.Assist

on duty 

52

Tigist Geberu  

F  

Bsc.  

Chief Tec.Assist 

on duty 

53

Yirga Adera  

M 

Bsc. 

Chief Tec.Assist

on duty 

Contact information:

  Dr. Biruk Fentahun (Assistant professor)

  Textile Design Department Head

  Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology

  Bahir Dar University

  P.O. Box: 1037 Bahir Dar/Ethiopia

  Phone: +251942316617

                             Email: birukfentahun2009@gmail.com/biruk.fentahun@bdu.edu.et