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I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.: Currently doing my MDes at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee University.

http://www.masterofdesign.co.uk/

My project aims to re-design the way we consume fashion.

Around 487,500 tonnes of textile waste goes into land fill every year due to the ever-expanding fast fashion market. This growing trade is having detrimental effects on the environment. This harmful spiral of our throwaway culture cannot continue indefinitely as it is simply not sustainable.

I hope to produce a design model of an alternate method of printing so that images and colour can be interchangeable and be temporarily fixed onto the cloth. These images will fade over a short period of time leaving the garment as a blank canvas so that it can be re-used again and again sporting many different looks. This aims to revolutionise the way we consume our fashions and will attempt to reaffirm a connection to our garments by personalising the experience. Energy/waste outputs at all stages will be reduced, fewer better quality items will be required, lengthening the life of an item by giving it chameleon capabilities.

http://joprints.blogspot.com

Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.: http://www.joannehodge.co.uk

At 3:11pm on February 17, 2009, Brigitte Martin said…: Hello Joanne:

Welcome to crafthaus ! I am very glad you joined us.

Please add a few images of your work and your comments to the blog/discussion topics that are already posted. Of course, if there is something else you'd much rather talk about, please add that to the site so that the rest of us can chime in.

I really hope you will enjoy being with this network and find the exchanges interesting and fun. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it, for sure.

If there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me anytime. I will do my best to be of help.

Again: Welcome !

Brigitte Martin
Editor www.crafthaus.ning.com
Director, Luke & Eloy Gallery
www.lukeandeloy.ning.com