Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK.
October 2020
Transformers ED is an educational seminar series meant for students and consumers who wish to learn about the denim supply chain and understand the environmental impact at each step of production.
This event was recorded Live on on October 14th 15th and 16th 2020. Featuring three days of content focused on the topics of supply chain, sustainability and design, Transformers ED will boast a robust and diverse roster of speakers and panelists. As a community of innovators, creative thinkers, and problem-solvers, we recognize your outstanding careers in digital media and design and would be honoured to have you join our educational seminar series that is inspired by you, dear students!
In collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, the digital Transformers ED event will spotlight solutions being created by leading members of the denim community and help students and consumers understand the inefficiencies and threats facing the denim supply chain – as well as opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Hosting Transformers ED is educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
event PROGRAMme:
INTRO'S
Introduction DAY 1 - Andrew Olah + Mohsin Sajid
Introduction DAY 2 - Andrew Olah + Mohsin Sajid
Introduction DAY 3 - Mohsin Sajid
Fibers
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton: Facts Behind the Most Important Element of Denim
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Man-made Cellulose Fibers: Cellulose Beyond Cotton
Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Bast Fibers: Hemp
Helen Latham, The LYCRA Company
Elastomeric Fibers; the Science & Magic of Stretch Fibers and Fabrics
Chemicals & Dyes
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
Chemicals in Denim
Simon Giuliani, Candiani Denim
EUROPEAN DENIM / INDIGO HISTORY
Laundry & Finishing
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Innovation in Garment Wash-Downs and Processing Machinery
Textiles & Garments
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
How Denim is Made
Rowan Hunt, Denim Research
Back to Nature: What the After Life Looks like for Jeans
Alberto Candiani, Candiani Denim
Sustainability in Denim Fabric Production
UN SDG'S & CIRCULARITY
Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign and Ebru Ozaydin, Artistic Milliners
UN SDG’s To Help Create a Real Positive Fashion Industry
Circularity in Denim Panel with Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign, Claire Ford, Claire Ford Consultancy / Outland Denim, Amy Roberton, Denim Specialist, Janelle Hanna, White Weft, Neha Celly, Bluehemia / Nece Gene
Salli Deighton, OSD Ltd
Product Development - Making the right sustainable choices
Sanjeev Bahl, Saitex
Denim in the New Era
Career Development
Jason Denham, DENHAM
Career Development and Brand Building
Jessica Gebhart, i and me
Creating a Slow Fashion Brand
Donwan Harrell, Art Meets Chaos
How to Develop Your Career in Fashion
Malin Ekengren, Denim Specialist
How to Conduct Good Research
Sue Barrett, Denim Forum
Customer Profiling & Mindsets
Miles Johnson, Johnson Design Consultancy
What it Truly Means to Design a Quality Garment
Laura Dixon, Three by one Europe®
Developing Good Tech Packs
Nick Williams, 4TH Avenue Graphics
Sustainable Trims + Packaging
Leanne Jae, Denim Specialist
The Different Roles of a Designer in the Denim industry
Amy Leverton, Denim Dudes
How Trends Have Changed Over the Years - Where We’re At Now