Jennifer Ballie
Research Title: Considerate Clothing
This PhD research aims to re-think traditional fashion design methods by seeking opportunities for designer/consumer collaboration.
A series of co-design workshops will be used to explore fashion concepts allowing the consumer to
become a partner in the design process adding value and an emotional connection with the end outputs to promote a more sustainable relationship to clothing. The design of an online digital platform will evolve parallel to the workshops to network users globally and present further opportunities to share ideas and expertise.
This PhD studentship is sponsored by Neal's Yard Remedies
http://www.nealsyardremedies.com/
NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES Ph.D. STUDENTSHIP
Textiles Futures Research Group (Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, Chelsea College of Art & Design and London College of Fashion); at The University of the Arts London is hosting a PhD Studentship awarded by Neal's Yard Remedies.
Applications were received from all areas of textiles and eco-design/ sustainability issues. Jennifer Ballie is supported by the expertise of the cross college TFRG Unit.
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The studentship commenced in October 2008 and will run for three years.
Director of Studies: Rebecca Earley ; Co-Supervisor: Jane Harris; Second Supervisor: Kay Politowicz
