13. Implications and applications¶
Project
Zero-Geo
Zero-Geo Project Idea¶
Zero emphasizes the zero-waste concept. Geo connects to both geometry (symbolic designs) and the earth (ecological focus).
Zero-Waste Sustainable Fashion in Armenia: A Fusing of Art, Culture, and Ecology¶
The goal of this initiative is to encourage the fashion sector in Armenia to embrace zero-waste fashion by showcasing its possibilities. The initiative aims to increase knowledge of the advantages of zero-waste techniques and show how they could help reduce textile waste and promote sustainability in Armenia, even though it does not directly address ecological issues.
Through the integration of wearable technology, bioChromes (natural dyes), circular open-source fashion, and symbolic geometric designs, this program will provide creative examples of how the fashion industry may combine cultural legacy with ecological responsibility.
Traditional Armenian symbols, Rudolf Arnheim's ideas of visual perception, and Wassily Kandinsky's theories of geometric shapes and color serve as inspiration for the project. The project seeks to implement zero-waste by investigating both old customs and contemporary sustainability ideas.
Key Focus: Raising Awareness of Zero-Waste Fashion in Armenia.¶
- Goal: Motivate the fashion sector in Armenia to investigate and use zero-waste methods, which are not yet common in the area.
Method: Display designs that show how modular strategies and zero-waste cutting patterns can reduce textile waste.
Cultural Relevance: To produce designs that are both sustainable and firmly anchored in the local heritage, combine traditional Armenian patterns and techniques with zero-waste principles.
- Circular, Open-Source Fashion
Exchange of Information: Give Armenian designers, craftspeople, and students easily comprehensible patterns and instructions to encourage them to adopt sustainable techniques. Participation of the Community: Encourage partnerships with regional craftspeople to incorporate zero-waste methods into traditional Armenian workmanship.
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Biochromes (natural dyes) Create bright, environmentally friendly colors by combining sustainability with age-old dyeing techniques using natural Armenian resources, such as plants and flowers. Encourage the fashion industry to utilize biodegradable, non-toxic dyes to lessen their impact on the environment.
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Armenian Symbols and Geometric Design Use significant Armenian elements, such as the eternal knot and the infinity symbol, to link cultural heritage with contemporary sustainability. Utilize Kandinsky's color and form theories to elicit ecological and emotional concerns. Create eye-catching patterns that represent harmony and balance in nature by applying Gestalt principles.
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Wearable technology. Incorporate components like sensors or LED lights to symbolize natural cycles, promoting engagement and fashion storytelling.
References & Inspiration¶
Wanchuk Lhamo¶
Wangchuk Lhamo is a young and upcoming textile designer mixing traditional ways and contemporary methods of natural dyeing. She uses back-strap zero waste weaving in her studio based in Thimphu.
https://www.designboom.com/technology/the-unseen-color-changing-swarovski-brain-activity-08-01-2014/
Aboubakar Fofana¶¶
He uses a natural fermentation process to extract indigo from plants and applies it to textiles in various shades of blue.
https://azalea-clementine.squarespace.com/mood-indigo
Timo Rissanen¶
I was influenced by O Waste Fashion, particularly Timo Rissanen's creations, which emphasize a close relationship between sustainability and innovation in the fashion industry. Your interest in circular fashion, where each piece of fabric is used carefully to eliminate waste, aligns with Rissanen's emphasis on zero-waste design. His method of fashion design places a strong emphasis on minimizing the negative effects on the environment while fostering creativity within stringent guidelines.
Books provide motivation¶
Wassily Kandinsky¶
The basic function of geometric shapes, lines, and points in visual perception is examined in Wassily Kandinsky's 1911 book Point and Line to Plane. He explores these aspects' expressive and symbolic potential, which he felt may elicit strong feelings in the audience.
Rudolf Arnheim¶
The way that individuals receive and interpret visual inputs is examined in Rudolf Arnheim's work on visual perception, particularly in his book Visual Thinking (1969). He highlights that perception is an active process that involves the mind's ongoing attempts to arrange and make sense of the world rather than a passive experience.
Application¶
What Is the Goal?
The goal is to introduce zero-waste fashion as a concept in Armenia, showcasing its potential to address ecological issues like textile waste and inspire more sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Why Is This Important?
Armenia currently lacks widespread adoption of zero-waste fashion techniques. Textile waste is a growing environmental concern globally, and this project demonstrates how Armenia can be part of the solution. By merging cultural heritage with sustainability, the project creates a meaningful narrative that resonates locally and globally.
Implications¶
In Armenia, this project marks the beginning of zero-waste fashion. It emphasizes how implementing zero-waste habits can greatly help reduce waste and encourage environmental responsibility, even though it does not directly address ecological issues.
Through the integration of sustainable design concepts with Armenian cultural identity, this program promotes the fashion industry's transition to a more socially and environmentally conscious future.
Why, What, Who, When, Where?¶
Who¶
The target audience includes Armenian designers, fashion students, craftspeople, and enterprises. Reductions in textile waste benefit the environment and the Armenian fashion industry. Collaborators include regional craftspeople, instructors, and environmentalists.
What¶
What Project Concept: Presenting zero-waste fashion as a production and design approach. Important components include wearable technology, bioChromes (natural dyes), Armenian cultural themes, and circular open-source fashion. Deliverables include design prototypes, community awareness initiatives, and instructional materials (patterns, tutorials).
When¶
Timeline: To guarantee the project's long-term impact, begin during the Fabricademy program (Week 13) and continue with seminars, exhibitions, or partnerships beyond. Urgency: Since textile waste is a major problem both internationally and in Armenia, quick action is crucial.
Where¶
The project will be promoted in Armenia, specifically through fashion schools, creative centers, and artisan communities. Possible Growth: Disseminating knowledge and designs around the world to introduce audiences to Armenia's sustainable fashion narrative.
Why It Matters¶
Zero-waste fashion is not widely known or adopted in Armenia. Degradation of the environment is exacerbated by textile waste. A strong and timely message is produced when sustainability and Armenian cultural identity are combined.
Impact: Promotes a stronger bond with cultural heritage while raising awareness of environmental issues and sustainable fashion industry practices in Armenia.