In this case study, we will discover and discuss what it takes to design your products with a life cycle in mind.
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In this case study, we will explore and discuss why Patagonia designs their products to last, and encourages care and repair for longevity.
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In this case study, you will learn about an approach to zero-waste design as well as a non-conventional way of production.
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In this case study, learn how partnership along the supply chain can upcycle waste from within. Group together and map out other waste hotspots that are waiting to be discovered. Plus, explore how you, as designers, can find ways to upcycle waste into new products.
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In this case study, reconstruction is used to provoke and disrupt how people see high fashion.
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In this case study, see how the designer’s attitude allows for a different approach to recreating fashion. Understanding how specific pre-existing garments or products were initially constructed was key to reconstructing them in a whole new way.
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Digital technology is on the rise, with 3D design and video conferences among the most promising trends not only because of the reduction of time and distance for a global industry, but also for the practical advantage of minimising sampling.
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Watch how finalists of the Redress Design Award 2022 come up with solutions for reusing textile waste in an intensive six-hour challenge for Icebreaker.
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In this case study, Janko Lam shares the importance of personal connection between the customer and the clothing, and her approach to longevity for her brand Classics Anew.
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In this case study, UK-based charity TRAID shares how their upcycling business concept TRAIDremade came to life.
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This guide provides an overview of the upcycling design technique. You will explore the use of different types of textile waste and how some brands upcycle in scale.
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In this video, learn about the different techniques which enable designers to reduce and revalue textile waste when approaching design for low waste.
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In this video, Wei-yu Hung shares his approach to the upcycling technique, while referencing traditional practises and craftsmanship. Elevate your upcycling practice by celebrating your local cultural heritage and stories.
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Explore how Classics Anew’s upcycled sustainable collections transform denim leftovers into higher value pieces, through a contemporary approach to traditional Chinese designs.
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This upcycling tutorial features Classics Anew, giving you practical tips on how the brand uses denim fabric waste, such as end-of-rolls and scraps, and turns them into contemporary upcycled qipao.
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In this video, you will hear from fashion designers Nin Castle, Filippo Ricci, Mei Hui Liu and Ada Zanditon who share their approaches to the upcycling technique.
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