DESIGN + EDUCATION

design with intent

Transforming Fashion Education to Design with Intent

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Smal, DesireeUniversity of Johannesburg
Harvey, NeshaneUniversity of Johannesburg

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Fashion, Jewellery & Textile Design
Transforming Fashion Education to Design with Intent

Two fundamental shifts are currently evident in design. Firstly, a growing call to integrate research and praxis is evident. Secondly, a call to move fashion design praxis to more relevant and value-adding environmental sustainable and user-centred design approaches is emerging. As such, fashion education should align itself to such shifts.

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