Given the onset of digitization, we investigate the impact of new technologies and innovation in the fashion industry, through the lens of sustainability. In this workshop, you’ll explore how we can harness biotechnology to develop more sustainable systems and materials, and how our identity will evolve with it.
Takeaways:
You will develop an art-based, speculative design project proposal for your portfolio. The aim of your project is to explore current social-economic conditions, facilitate dialogue, and build your creative capacity, particularly surrounding biotechnology and biodesign.Selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their projects and gain feedback from experts working in the field of fashion and technology.Using art and design methods, you will begin the process of creating the world you want to see with your personal passions and curiosities as the foundation.
Aula Future is an interdisciplinary research and academic organization based in Berlin. Harnessing art-thinking methodologies, Aula’s mission is to develop the next generation of innovative creators. Through a project-based system, Aula programs facilitate the development of new technologies and experiences with its students directing the way. Visitaulafuture.org for more information.
Your Facilitators:
Genefer Baxteris an artist and designer from Philadelphia, USA. Genefer has a background in illustration, animation, and businessmanagement. Marco Locatelli is an artist and designer from Bergamo, Italy. Marco has a background in material engineering, nanotechnology, and industrial design.
Requirements for participation:
No special talent or artistic skills are necessary.
Must be passionate about new technology and sustainability.A computer/laptop with a mouse is required.
Participants must attend all workshop days for the full duration.
Schedule:
Thursday 29.04 17:00 - 20:00
Friday 30.04 17:00 - 20:00
Registration: Yes
Language: English
