Transformers ED UNITED KINGDOM
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne University London, UK.
October 2021
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 6th, 7th, and 8th 2021. 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 Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation and educator and denim expert Mohsin Sajid founder of Denim History and Endrime.
event PROGRAMme:
INTRO'S
Introduction DAY 1 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Introduction DAY 2 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Introduction DAY 3 - Miguel Sanchez, Mohsin Sajid and Mandi Marks-Adler
Fibers
Andrew Olah, Transformers Foundation
Cotton
Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
Man-made Cellulose Fibers
Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Hemp - Fibre of the Future
Melissa Stewart & Ebru Ozaydin, The LYCRA Company
The Evolution of Stretch Technologies
Chemicals & Dyes
Alberto DeConti, Rudolf Group
Changing Dynamics in Textiles Specialty Chemicals: Renewable Raw Materials
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation, Mohsin Sajid, ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY
Indigo Discussion
Laundry & Finishing
Alice Tonello, Tonello
Ozone - Back to the Future
Textiles & Garments
Miguel Sanchez, Transformers Foundation
Importance of Denim
Ali Abdullah, Diamond Denim
A Denim Mill; Spinning - Dyeing - Weaving - Finishing
Alberto Candiani, Candiani Denim
Is Denim Manufacturing Industry Fit for Future?
Arzu Turgay, Coats
Threads in Denim
UN SDG'S & CIRCULARITY
Lucie Brigham - United Nations and Neda Eneva - Arch & Hook
Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network
Kim van der Weerd, Manufactured Podcast
Social Responsibility
Adriana Galijasevic, Cocircular Lab
Circularity: Design With an Intent
Design & Inspiration
Bahzad Trinos, Naked & Famous
N+F story… Branding, Telling a Story Through Marketing
Danielle Elsner, DECODE
Zero Waste Design
Amy Roberton, Amy Roberton Studio
Recycling Denim, as part of the Circular Economy
Piero Turk, Envelope Srl.
A Life With Denim
Lorena Mariscal, Crescent Bahuman
JEANSPIRATION: From Inspiration to Materialised Denim
Doug Gunn, The Vintage Showroom
D^4 - D to the power of 4
Panel: Mohsin Sajid - ENDRIME® / DENIM HISTORY, Jorgen Sevild - Inqova, Adam Andrascik - Ravensbourne University
New Design Tools (3D)
Rowan Hunt, Denim Research
The Secret Life of Denim
Nick Williams, 4th Avenue Graphics
Sustainable Graphics Branding and Packaging
closing comments
Closing Comments DAY 1 - Miguel Sanchez + Mohsin Sajid
Closing Comments DAY 2 - Miguel Sanchez + Mohsin Sajid