Auburn University
Department of Consumer & Design Sciences
Get in touch with us at kwonwis@auburn.edu
Research
A distinguished team of iRACE researchers—specializing in branding, consumer psychology, fashion, retail, and artificial intelligence technology—advances innovation in retail and consumer experiences.
In collaboration with government, industry, and community partners, we combine academic rigor with practical insight to enhance consumer decision-making, improve retail performance, and foster innovation in shopping environments.
Academy-Industry R&D Collaboration Opportunities
iRACE Research Brainstorming Sessions©

Does your company or industry have an unsolved question or problem which you would like the academia to delve into? Request for a free research brainstorming session with iRACE faculty and graduate student researchers! This informal, yet stimulating, online or offline brainstorming session may plant a seed for innovations leading to a giant step closer to your desired solution!
For more info, email The iRACE Initiative.
iRACE Student Projects

We welcome a real-world industry-sponsored class project or individual student project! Projects grounded in practical implications widen the horizon of future retail professionals, while benefiting the industry sponsors with perspectives of young generations.
For inquires on sponsoring a student project, please email The iRACE Initiative.
iRACE Hackathon© for Research and Development

We welcome corporate sponsorship for hackathons to tackle industry-identified problems. Throw an iRACE Hackathon© and be surprised by how Auburn students from diverse disciplines put their brains and ethos together to generate out-of-the-box solutions.
For info, email The iRACE Initiative.
iRACE Research and Consulting Services

Are you interested in consulting leading consumer scientists on a specific retail or consumer experience problem/issue your organization is facing and generate proprietary insights and solutions for it ? If yes, the iRACE Research and Consulting Services are here to assist you!
For inquiries on costs and procedures, please email The iRACE Initiative.









