Material Talks – Future Fibers
Saturday May 14th we are hosting the FUTURE FIBERS Symposium which we are hosting in collaboration with UNIBZ, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. https://www.unibz.it/
We have invited a panel of speakers- textile designers, and industry professionals- to reflect on how their role as designers and their experience working with fibres and fabrics can shed light on ways in which those who are part of the textile industry can contribute to a more sustainable future. Taking into account alternative approaches to working with materials, technology and various systems of production, we will delve into the values that underpin a sustainable design practice and the awareness that is necessary to align these values with practical and realistic action.
Over the course of the event, we will have presentations from;
Lara Wernert, 13RUGS, discussing the role of remnants in circular textile production and the role the textile designer in bringing about sustainable change and innovation and how both of these approaches shape 13RUGS as a brand.
Sara Diaz Rodriguez, Studio HILO, discussing the need to take a different perspective on textile production and the importance of the open-source approach in areas of education, creativity and business.
Nienke Hoogvliet, discussing the values that lie at the core of a sustainable design practice working with fibers and fabric, along with the steps involved in changing the existing perception around textile consumption.
https://www.nienkehoogvliet.nl/
The symposium will take place on Saturday 14th May at 11.00 CET.
