Anika Höppel

Lecturer, Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh

Anika Hoeppel is the Programme Director for Fashion Innovation at SCF, with over a decade of experience spanning education and the fashion industry. As a seasoned designer specializing in womenswear, she has led international projects from concept to supply chain management. Her leadership has driven significant curriculum transformation, including the innovative umbrella curriculum and the acclaimed Designing with Empathy live project. Her student-centred philosophy balances creative exploration with professional readiness, integrating analogue and digital practices to cultivate resilient, industry-ready designers with a global perspective.