Circular Design Award: Learn
Creative & Commercial Design
Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.
Cultural Connection & Indigenous Design Charter
Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.
Life Cycle Design & Circular Design Strategies
Join our series of online workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.
Circular Design Strategy 1 - Design for Low Waste
Every design decision has an impact on the amount of textile waste produced. Learn about sustainable design techniques to maximise the use of existing resources and minimise waste when creating your design.
IMAGE: Holly McQuillan’s shape-shifting transferral t-shirt, Credit: ZWDO.
Circular Design Strategy 2 - Design for Low-impact Materials and Processes
Understanding fibres is the first step towards understanding the circular model as fibres play a key role in diverting textiles from disposal back into the fashion system.
Circular Design Strategy 3 - Design for Longevity
Every fashion item has its lifespan, and both designers and wearers play critical roles in determining their longevity, which is the timespan over which the item remains relevant and useful. IMAGE: Unspun
Circular Design Strategy 4 - Design for Recyclability
Recyclability is a critical aspect of creating a product for a circular system. This strategy ensures products never become “waste”, but instead allows for closed-loop material recovery.
Get Inspired - Raeburn
Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Christopher Raeburn approaches design from a circular perspective across the pillars of ReMADE, ReDUCED, and ReCYCLED.
Get Inspired - Bethany Williams
Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Bethany Williams is a UK designer that solves textile waste challenges through innovative design techniques, while creating value for local communities.
Get Inspired - Mara Hoffman
Be inspired by creatives who are at the leading edge with their innovative approaches to design. Mara Hoffman is a brand well-known for its commitment to reducing its footprint on the planet by extending the life of each garment.
Get inspired - Biosphere Circulation
Be inspired by biosphere circulation a project by Spiber Inc. named after “spider” and “fibre” inspired by the unique protein composition of spider silk, and has evolved to include a range of fibres imitating diverse natural properties.
Get Inspired - Recycled Wool
Traditional wool recycling in the Tuscan hills in Italy offers circular lessons for fast fashion.
2023 | Workshop 1: Connection to Place
Join our series of workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.
2023 | Workshop 2: Circular Design Strategies
Join our series workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.
2023 | Workshop 3: Working with Waste
Join our series of workshops guided by Mindful Fashion alongside industry and knowledge partners to explore the principles of a circular and regenerative economy, with tools and strategies that can drive innovation.