Month: March 2023

This week I’m mainly focused on the Project Laboratories on Thursday. Our group theme is climate change. The story background is in 2250. Due to climate change, the sea level has risen. There has no land on the earth anymore. Therefore, the whole human society moves to the sea. They build floating cities. And for us, we have a fashion company, which is multifunctional. It included a design studio, gallery, art cafe, runway, administration department, international logistics department and self-sufficiency garden. We call the scene “LOOP.”

One of my inspirations is the “AntiRoom Pavilion”- a self-built structure in MALTA by Ahmad El Mad, Elena Chiavi, and Matteo Goldoni. They did it in 2015. The light structure free floating on the sea. It’s an ideal future architectural image in my mind.

Meanwhile, I also add Apple Park in my reference. The headquarter building of Apple sets in a beautiful landscape in California. It is a multifunctional building with office areas, an internal garden, design studios, social spaces etc. The building is a perfect self-defence system for the unpredictable future.

Based on my research, I decided to use my architectural skills to make a virtual model first. It helps our group to describe the whole story well to audiences.

The final vision of the building has a self-sufficient garden, office area, and runway. It has its own ecological cycle system on the sea.

In addition, the rest of my group also contributed to the construction of the LOOP world: Queenie worked on the political background of the future, Keer on the human psychology of the world, Ning on the fashion trends of the future, Roxy on transport and Sara on imagining her career in LOOP. We couldn’t have brought LOOP to life without everyone’s contribution!

What should the fashion company of the future look like?

1. Sustainability:Place a greater emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices. This could include using sustainable materials and production techniques, reducing waste and pollution, and adopting circular economy models. The company should also be transparent about their sustainability practices, and actively communicate with their customers about the environmental impact of their products.
2. Digitization: Embrace digitization and new technologies to improve production efficiency and product innovation. This could include using 3D printing to create customized products, utilizing artificial intelligence and big data to predict consumer trends and preferences, and leveraging virtual reality and augmented reality to enhance the customer experience.
3. Personalization: Erovide more personalized products and services to meet the unique needs and preferences of their customers. This could include offering customized designs, tailoring products to fit individual body types, and providing personalized styling recommendations based on customer data.
4. Social Responsibility: Prioritize social responsibility, and consider the impact of their products and practices on their workers, communities, and society as a whole. This could include investing in fair labor practices and worker safety, supporting local communities, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
5. Innovation and Collaboration: Prioritize innovation and collaboration, and work with other industries and stakeholders to drive change and create new products and services. This could include partnering with technology companies to develop smart clothing and wearable technology, collaborating with cultural institutions to promote creative expression, and working with startups to drive innovation and sustainability.

Reading List this week “Personal agency and social rights /Art, creativity and labour”:

Billett, Stephen (2010) ‘Subjectivity, Self and Personal Agency in Learning Through and for Work,’ in Malloch, ed., The Sage Book of Workplace Learning (Sage). Avail here.

“Subjectivity, Self and Personal Agency in Learning Through and for Work” is an article that explores how individuals develop their sense of self and agency through their work experiences. The authors argue that learning through work is not just about gaining knowledge and skills, but also about personal growth and development.

The article highlights the importance of subjectivity, or the individual’s perspective and experiences, in shaping their learning process. It also emphasizes the role of personal agency, or the individual’s ability to take control of their learning and development, in achieving success in the workplace.

The authors use case studies to illustrate how individuals can develop their subjectivity and personal agency through work experiences, such as taking on new roles, participating in training programs, and engaging in reflective practices.

Overall, the article emphasises the importance of recognizing the subjective and personal nature of learning through work and the need to support individuals in developing their sense of self and agency in the workplace.