For week 1&2 our primary goal is to contact background research and start brainstorming
Project Description
Fashion Next is an innovative and interdisciplinary five-person team of artists, designers, and programmers from Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center(ETC).
Advised by ETC faculty members Brenda Bakker Harger and Charles Johnson, our mission is to address fashion industry waste by creating a digital interactive installation that transforms clothing consumption. Through captivating visual interpretation of sustainable clothes, we aim to raise awareness and inspire belief in sustainable shopping choices, forging a path toward a more responsible fashion future.Our project is not just about reducing waste; it’s about fostering a belief in the positive impact each person can make through their clothing choices.
We invite you to embark on this transformative journey with us as we strive to redefine fashion consumption and champion a more sustainable future for our planet.
Roles
Ariel He – Producer, Desigenr
Abigail Zhu – Artist, Designer
Luka Liu – Solo programmer
Jinkun Chen – 3D Artist
Marie Leung – Designer
Development Goal
At the end of this semester, our goal is to create an innovative product that address fashion industry’s waste issue
Ideas we proposed:
- Upcycling design tool
- Clothing evaluation platform based on sustainability
- Interactive installation that visualizes sustainability
Background Research:
Plans for next week
- 1/4 walkarounds – gather feedback
- hardware finalization