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This project was an outcome from the second year of me degree of Sustainable Innovation (Fashion and Textiles) and was developed in response to a class-wide partnership with the charity, Save The Children. Each student was required to develop and propose a solution to the business wide challenges Save The Children presented to us. I chose to create the event described below:
Wastewise is a speculative event that was designed to raise awareness about the implications of the disposal of clothing particularly through donation to charity shops. The role and significance of charity shops in the narrative of textiles waste was explored within this event to encourage a stronger relationship between charity shops and consumers. The event was intended to demonstrate exciting opportunities for preventing and minimising waste through the combination of a repair workshop, a talk from a sustainability expert, repairable clothing stalls run by Save The Children and Brotherhood of St Laurence and an interactive runway experience run by the organisation Fast Fashun. The event was designed to provide a vibrant atmosphere through performances from local musicians and a food and coffee stall run by a local cafe. Ultimately the event was intended to serve as a platform to encourage future quality and considered donations while engaging the community in a meaningful discussion about sustainable fashion.
Through the process of designing this event I was able to strengthen my creative and innovative capacity in response to real-world challenges.
Event plan guide
This guide was developed for Save The Children as instructions on how to bring this event to life. It includes several elements such as; the project’s overview, the event plan divided into phases, a contingency plan, the necessary budget, and marketing and promotion examples.
Through the rigourous process required for planning a medium scale, community event I was able to develop and strengthen ability to plan events, strategise, problem solve and communicate efficiently. Furthermore, I was able to gain first hand experience regarding the extent of how much is required to build an event.
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