Sylvia Heisel is a fashion technologist, designer, and creative consultant at the forefront of digital fashion, wearables, and sustainable innovation. As founder of HEISEL, a design lab for 3D-printed apparel and smart wearables, she explores the intersection of advanced materials, physical computing, and design innovation. Named one of the Top 100 Women in Fashion Tech and a frequent speaker at global tech and design events including CES, Premiere Vision, and the Global Additive Manufacturing Summit.

DesignOps London 2025 was a powerful reminder of the impact Design and Research Operations have on business success. The discussions challenged me to think bigger about how we align DesignOps with business goals, and I left feeling inspired to drive even greater focus on this within my role. A must-attend for anyone in the field!