Originally from Western KY where corn is farmed and coal is mined, Isaac Couch has brought his southern perspective to the northern city of Chicago where he lives and works. After receiving a Bachelor of Art degree in Merchandising Apparel and Textiles from the University of Kentucky, he went on to earn his Master of Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During his time there, he learned how to express his passion for issues such as the social relations within this country and climate change as it relates to the fashion industry.