Logo image
Back
Fashion Design Education Towards Transition: Circularity and Biobased Materials
Abstract

Fashion Design Education Towards Transition: Circularity and Biobased Materials

Gabriela Forman
Advances in Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies Proceedings of the AHFE 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies, pp.26-34
AHFE 2021 Virtual Conference on Human Dynamics for the Development of Contemporary Societies (USA, 25/07/2021–29/07/2021)
29/06/2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80415-2_4

Metrics

1 Record Views

Abstract

Decisions made at the creation process are crucial, requiring great awareness. Aesthetics, careful assessment of materials, production and recovery are key aspects when designing Fashion within a Circular Economy framework. This paper analyses Design practices and Material preferences through a mixed methods approach to infer on the level of success of implemented curricula (undergraduate), using diverse strategies aimed at circularity. Overall outcomes confirm the relevance of a student-centered classroom and adopted content transfer approaches (e.g., critical thinking, active/interactive learning, dual-ideation process, collaborative learning, experimental/exploratory), facilitating higher engagement from pupils and problem-solving; informed decisions, planning for longevity, fitting processes, awareness of material flow and values, resulted also in a massive increase on bio-based and natural materials application (production from varied waste streams, textile and non-textile residues) as well as a decrease on synthetic dyes and virgin fibers. Although not exhaustive, this analysis may benefit future related briefs or teaching/learning adjustments.

Related content

Is related to

Details

Logo image