Alyssa Ridder is a costume designer for theatre and digital media based out of Denver, CO. She received her MFA in costume design from The Pennsylvania State University and proudly serves as the Lecturer of Costume Design & Technology at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Alyssa has previously worked as a designer in Portland, OR and as a costume shop manager, guest designer, and adjunct faculty at George Fox University in Newberg, OR. Alyssa’s passion for design is in reviving older works in dramaturgically exciting ways and is an advocate for ethical design practice. She is a leading industry professional in integrating costume technology with 3D garment simulation for a more sustainable theatrical workflow and leads workshops in CLO3D across the United States.