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Week01

1. State of the art, project management and documentation

Research & Ideation

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I decided to join Fabricademy to deepen my expertise in E-textiles, wearables, digital fabrication, and sustainable innovation, and to integrate these advanced skills into my academic and research practice. With a strong background in garment engineering and fashion technology, I aim to explore how emerging technologies can transform the future of fashion and material design.

Through my teaching and research at EiTEX, I have been engaged in garment construction, CAD-based pattern development, and production optimization, which inspired me to expand my knowledge into wearables, biodesign and smart textiles. My interest in bio-based materials and digital fabrication has opened new perspectives on how science, technology, and creativity can merge to create sustainable solutions for the fashion industry.

By joining Fabricademy, I seek to experiment with biomaterials, e-textiles, and circular design approaches, and to apply these discoveries in both research and education. Below, you can explore the documentation of my learning process and weekly progress throughout this transformative journey.

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Weekly Assignment

Check out the weekly assignment here or log in to your NuEval progress and evaluation page.

About your images…
  1. Credit all your image sources and authors.
  2. Optimize image size and resolution (72 dpi) using TinyPNG to save space and reduce energy use.
  3. Remove unnecessary tips when you no longer need them!
Get inspired

Check out and research alumni pages to better understand how to document and get inspired.

Add your favorite alumni’s pages as references.

References & Inspiration

Here you can find the most selected inspiration from many interesting works that I have inspired.

Inpiring Images
Anastasia Pistofidou- Materials and Textiles Strategic Advisor

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Rawan Aziziyeh - When I met Myself

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Ainhoa Cadarso Arima -The Botanical Alchemist

Other inspirations include alumni projects from Fab Academy and TextileLab, which showcase effective documentation, design iteration, and open-source sharing.

Tools

  • Blender – for visualization and rendering
  • Laser Cutter / 3D Printer – for prototyping and fabrication
  • MkDocs + Material Theme – for open-source documentation
  • TinyPNG – for image optimization
  • GitLab – for collaborative version control

Documentation Workflow

For documenting my weekly Fabricademy assignments, I use Microsoft Word. Each week’s progress, including text, images, and references, is organized clearly in Word documents. After completing each assignment, I push the files to GitLab to maintain version control and ensure all my work is properly archived.
For my website, I followed the Fabricademy guidelines and built it accordingly. I focused on maintaining a clean and functional layout that aligns with the program’s documentation standards.
I used Canva as my main AI tool for creating and enhancing visual content. Canva helped me design graphics, layouts, and visual elements that complemented my documentation and website. It allowed me to experiment with different styles, colors, and compositions efficiently while keeping a consistent aesthetic throughout my work.
Through this process, I’ve developed a stronger understanding of digital design, coding, and documentation, and I aim to rely less on AI in the future as I continue improving my technical and creative problem-solving skills.

Inpiring Images

The documentation process integrates traditional storytelling with digital transparency, ensuring that the evolution from craft to computation is traceable. My workflow follows a design-to-fabrication cycle grounded in zero-waste principles:

  1. Research local crafts
  2. Digital ideation
  3. Prototype testing
  4. Waste analysis
  5. Reflection and documentation

Step 1 – Research and Planning

Mapping Ethiopian textile and leather craftsmanship through interviews, sketches, and visual studies. Identifying local waste issues and sustainable material alternatives.

Step 2 – Digital Translation and Material Testing

Using parametric tools and digital fabrication machines to create modular patterns that minimize cutting waste and optimize reuse.

Step 3 – Fabrication and Reflection

Prototyping textiles and products using laser cutting, digital weaving, and modular assembly, followed by reflective documentation on material efficiency and cultural adaptation.