UpRising
Circular Economy Pioneers Australia - Chelsea McLean
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Fantastic idea Ava
There is a massive opportunity to reduce the amount of land fill that the fashion industry contributes to.
Do you have a particular company you are working with to collect offcuts from?
And do you have a particular target market that you are aiming to design for?
Looking forward to seeing your project take shape.
Great idea! There is increasing demand in the fashion industry for more sustainable and circular production processes. I would like to hear in more detail about what techniques you will be exploring with this, eg different fabric manipulations such as combining offcuts together to create patchwork fabric pieces to cut garments from or the offcuts as patchwork/ appliqué on existing garments?
Great job Ava
I love to reuse the offcut fabric and give them a new life. This was what I did in my Grad show pieces too.
Looking forward to seeing your creative technique in your final pieces.
The design idea is great! It focuses on using left over offcuts and scraps of material to reduce waste, which I know can be a lot as I sew garments myself. Your idea is very well based on sustainability, which is great as many consumers love sustainable products, however an idea could be focusing on the scalability of the design. For example, if some offcuts are too small to incorporate into clothing, you could turn them into hair scrunchies or head bands. Also, smaller offcuts could be turned into patch work bags, pillowcases or even blankets.
Hi Ava, a brilliant idea!
There are many circular fashion experts around who you could find for tips and ideas including Katrina from A Fitting Connection https://afittingconnection.com.au/
and Kirsty Mate from The ReDress Hub: https://www.facebook.com/ReDressHub/ Let me know if you'd like more connections by emailing me: chelsea@circulareconomypioneers.com.au
Warm regards, Chelsea
Good evening Ava.
Hope all is well and you are enjoying being part of this years' UpRising.
Sending out a little UpRising news update.
- Reminder of the conditions - Duration:- Sunday, March 24th, 9am to Sunday 7th April 9 pm. All previous likes will not be included. The Final tally counted at 9pm Sunday night 7th April.
- $500 for the highest number of likes, $300 for second highest likes, $200 for third highest likes. Proudly supported by Southern Cross University
# FUTURES NOW # Click here for your Ticket.
When:- Friday 19th April 10 am - 1.30 pm. (Arrive at 9:40 for a 10am start)
Where:- Hassell Sydney Studio Level 2, Pier 8/9, 23 Hickson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000 Map
Why:- Gain firsthand insights into the industries of Design, Industrial Design, and Architecture. Explore career paths. Learn more about IP. Networking Opportunities. Get inspired / plus more
Who:- will be there (besides other HSC design students)
Cost: - Free. (Morning tea & Lunch provided)
Attire:- Hassell Studios is a seriously cool professional place. Attire needs to be smart casual.
Tickets:- One ticket per person. Click here for your Ticket.
Great to see your project coming along and hope to see you at FuturesNow.
Hi there Ava, hope all is well. Congratulations you are nearly there.
If you could update the image on your Post to show a little collage of your projects development that would be fantastic. We will be awarding the top three UpRising design projects for 2024 and the UpRising alliance and community love to see the journey of your design.
There is a little feedback survey, if you could fill it in that would fantastic as it really helps us to understand how we can better help next years design students.
https://forms.gle/XLgNBqQepAw2Go5q7
It also has an option for you to select if you would like to continue to be involved in UpRising next year and beyond. Lots of interesting ways to continue to build connections within the design industry. Great for your resume and career paths.
Wishing you all the best with your trials and finishing touches on your MDP.
Shout out if we can help in any way.