Rickard Lindqvist's research proposes new foundations, theories and methods for pattern cutting and stretches between blue-skies research and applied projects in collaboration with industrial partners. Rickard was originally trained as a men's wear tailor, in addition to studying fashion design at The Swedish School of Textiles. Between 2007 and 2010 he ran the eponymous Rickard Lindqvist label. As a consultant he has worked for various designers and brands in Sweden and in the UK.