01 concept

Who:
The project is led by Kwizera Ganza Eliane Josee, a Fabricademy student, entrepreneur, and founder of Unique Crochet Ltd. Collaborators include Fabricademy mentors, peers, bioplastic experts, crochet artisans, textile designers, and sustainability advocates.
What:
This project integrates bioplastic materials with traditional crochet techniques to develop modular, sustainable wearables, such as dresses, bags, and baby outfits.
When:
The project spans 12-14 weeks within the Fabricademy timeline, involving research, experimentation, prototyping, and documentation phases.
Where:
The project is conducted within the Fabricademy framework, utilizing its labs, tools, and GitLab repository for process documentation.
Why:
- To reduce fashion industry pollution by replacing synthetic materials with biodegradable alternatives.
- To promote circular fashion through modular designs that are easier to repair, reuse, and customize.
- To blend traditional craftsmanship with modern biofabrication techniques, fostering eco-friendly innovation.

Develop and test bioplastic formulations (e.g., gelatin and starch-based materials).
Experiment with crochet patterns and modular designs, creating small-scale prototypes.
Utilize digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutting) to refine designs.
Evaluate prototypes for durability, flexibility, and user feedback.
Document progress and outcomes using Fabricademy tools like GitLab, providing open-source guides for replication.