Solomon Marfo Ayesu
Designation
Head of Department
Staff Grade
Senior Lecturer
Department
Department of Fashion Design and Textiles
Faculty
Faculty of Creative Arts and Technology
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Mr Solomon Marfo Ayesu holds MFA Textiles Design, B.A Industrial Art-Textiles and HND Fashion Design Textile Studies.

His research interests focus on culture, custom, festivals, fashion, and sustainability with reference to the composite techniques of creating textile art. He has served as a textile coordinator, graphics coordinator, Faculty examination officer, exhibition and fashion show coordinator (all at Kumasi Technical University), CTVET textile curriculum developer, and a member of the Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professionals (ITFP). He has been involved in several Workshops, fashion, and art exhibitions.

  • MFA Textiles Design (KNUST)
  • BA Industrial Art -Textiles (KNUST)
  • HND Fashion Design and Textile Studies

Institute of Textiles and Fashion Professional (ITFP)

  • Textiles Design and fabric manufacture
  • Electronic Textiles
  • Biomimicry in Textiles
  • Supply Chain risk management in Fashion and Textiles.
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovations in Textiles and Fashion
  • Textiles fibres and Yarns
  • Fabric Manufacture and Structure
  • Fabric Studies
  • Chemical Processing and Dyeing Textile Colouration
  • Fabric design and Decoration
  • Textile Design and Printing
  • History of Fashion
  • Fashion Tools and Equipment
  • Clothing Manufacturing Processes
  • 2022-WASSCE-WAEC- Visual Art 3 project Examiner
  • 2021- Assistant Examiner, Textiles 2-WASSCE, WAEC
  • Presiding Officer-Electoral Commission of Ghana, 2020 General Presidential and Parliamentary Elections 
  • 6th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST, Kumasi Technical University, Online 6th – 7th October, 2020. 
  •  5th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology at Anita Hotel (Ejisu), by Kumasi Technical University, 26th -27th September 2018.
  •  3rd International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST by Kumasi Technical University (2016).
  •  2nd International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST, by Kumasi Technical University (2015).
  • Ayesu, S. M., Acquaye, R., Howard, E. K., and Asinyo, B. K. (2023). Promotion and Preservation of Indigenous Textiles and Culture in Ghana. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences 4(1)15-29. doi.org/10.46606
  •  Asare, T. O., Nyarko, M. O., Fobiri, G. K., & Ayesu, S. M. (2023). Design Development Gaps in Apprenticeship-Trained Garment Producers in Ghana. International Journal of Innovation and Development, 1(1).
  • Nyarko, M. O., Asare, T. O., Crentsil, T., Ayesu, S. M., & Fobiri, G. K. (2023). Visual Arts as Critical Tool for Indigenous Orthopedic Therapy among the Akans of Ghana. International Journal of Innovation and Development, 1(1).
  • Boamah, F., Ayesu, S. M., Crentsil, T. and Pardie, S. P. (2022). The Effect of Academic Textiles Studies on the Ghana Textile Industry. African Journal of Applied Research. Arca Academic Publisher Vol. 8, No. 2 pp. 186-196.
  •  Ayesu, S.M., Anokye, D., Fobiri G.K., Acquaye, R., Godomey, B. (2021). Aesthetic and Philosophical Meanings of Indigenous Asante Kente. Textile & Leather Review, 4(4), pp. 267-281.  
  •  Fobiri K.G, Crentsil T., Ayesu S.M., & Kansanba R.F., (2021) Hand Block Printing: Experimenting with Assorted Surfaces and Inks. Journal of Arts and Humanities 10(7) 44-60 ISSN: 2167-9053
  •   Fobiri, G. K., Ayesu, S.M., Howard, E.K., Crentsil, T., Nyarko, M.O. and Schall, M. (2020) Multifunctional Product Design Concept in Mixed Media Textile Lampshades. Journal of Textile Science and Technology, 6(4), pp. 218-231.
  •  Ayesu S. M., Ampofowah M. O., Chichi C. A., and Acquaye R. (2020). Festival Elements: A Source of Inspiration for Contemporary Fashionable Products. Journal of Textile Science and Technology. DOI: 10.4236. 6, 200-217
  •  Ayesu S. M., Asare T. O, Siaw A. O, Nyarko, M. O, Howard, E. K, Kansanba, R. F and Asare, K. (2020). An Integrated concept to 3D Innovations in Garment Manufacture. International Journal of Fashion Technology & Textile Engineering.
  •  Ayesu, S. M., Howard, E. K., Asinyo, B. K. & Anokye, D. (2020). Ideation of textile regalia for Akuapem state paramountcy: Royal palanquin and umbrella in focus. Journal of African Arts & Culture. 4(4), 44 – 69.
  •  Ayesu M. S., Ankai H. P. M., Akrong S, A. and Bedu S. K (2019). Makeup Lifestyles of the Female Youths in Ghana. Evidence from Kumasi and Accra Tertiary Institutions. Arts and Design Studies. DOI: 10.7176/ADS Vol.75.
  •  Ayesu, S.M., Crentsil, T., Fatchu, R. (2018), “New Paradigms in Ghanaian Royal Ceremonial Clothing”. International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST. Kumasi Technical University ISSN 2467-902x.
  •  Howard, E. K., Ayesu, S. M. and Amoah, E. B. (2016). The Impact of the Ghana Movie and Music Industry on the Promotion of Locally-Made Textiles and Fashion. International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST. Kumasi Technical University
  •  Ayesu, S. M., Howard E.K. and Asubonteng K. (2015). Socio-Cultural and Economic Significance of Textiles in Akuapem Odwira Festival. International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology, ICAST. Kumasi Technical University.

Books:

  • Ayesu, S. M., Howard, E.K., Awuyah, I.K. and Mortty- Bayuko, T. (2018). Understanding Textile Fibres and Yarns (Production, Processes, Properties and End Uses). Deliluv Printing Press. Tokoradi.
  • Ayesu, S. M., Crentsil, T. and Howard, E.K. (2018). Introduction to Textile Finishing (Pre-treatment and Colouration). Deliluv Printing Press. Tokoradi.