Design Challenge Launch Event

Fibershed is a non-profit educational and research organization that develops regenerative textile systems that are based on carbon farming, regional manufacturing, and public education.We envision the emergence of an international system of regional textile communities that enliven connection and ownership of ‘soil-to-soil’ textile processes. These diverse textile cultures are designed to build soil carbon stocks on the working landscapes on which they depend, while directly enhancing the strength of regional economies. Both fiber and food systems now face a drastically changing climate, and must utilize the best of time-honored knowledge and available science for their long-term ability to thrive.

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We’re hosting a Launch Event for participants of our recently launched "Borrowed from the Soil" Design Challenge! Throughout the day, you’ll be able to connect with other textile designers in the region, explore regional material options coming from our local landscapes, learn more about the upcoming Design Challenge offerings, and dive into the three Design Focus Areas facilitated by Fibershed staff and local designers in the industry. See the agenda for the day below!Note: I﻿f you are a Design Student at one of our participating Design School partners (College of Alameda, SRJC, Sacramento State, California College of the Arts), please signup using the "Design Student Ticket".

I﻿n the second half of the day, we will split up into three small group discussions, each facilitated by Fibershed staff and a local industry designer to explore the three Technical Design Focus Areas: Compostability, Longevity, and Zero Waste Design.<h2>B﻿ios:</h2>L﻿ydia Wendt of California Cloth FoundryLeading a discussion on Compostability Lydia Wendt is the founder of California Cloth Foundry, a company that creates naturally innovative commercially scalable textiles and apparel solutions with regenerative materials. Their manufacturing formulas and products are designed and made clean and healthy for an ecologically-circular and Climate Beneficial cloth and clothing economy. Their fabrics and fashion are designed for the soil, from the soil, in collaboration with nature, and, most recently, they composted their production waste with the city of Los Angeles. Because of their soil-to-soil climate, and people, beneficial commitment in business practices, production protocols and compostable ingredients, the California Product Stewardship Council awarded them the prestigious Golden Arrow Award for overall excellence in product stewardship. This award recognizes a company that demonstrates the characteristics of CPSC’s Green Award, for product, Bow &amp; Arrow Award, for ethics &amp; supply chain, and Infinity Award, for circularity. Learn more at https://clothfoundry.com.Alexandria (Alix) Vasquez of Herderin: Leading a discussion on LongevityAlexandria Vasquez works as an empathic designer and established her studio, Herderin, in 2019. She is trained as a sociologist and has gained experience in design from applying her perspective to clothing and home objects. She previously established two multi-disciplinary studios with architect Matt Fiely, and earned her PhD from Brandeis University in 2019. She lives in San Rafael, California, with her son, Julien. Learn more about Herderin on the Fibershed Blog: https://fibershed.org/2023/02/27/herderin-begins-with-the-body-and-soul/D﻿an DiSanto:Leading a discussion on Zero Waste DesignDan DiSanto has 45+ years in the apparel industry as a pattern maker and technical designer. Some of the companies he's worked for are Levi's, Ralph Lauren, Nike, The North Face, and Ariat. His undergraduate degree is in Mathematics with an M.S. in textile science from NCSU. Dan has long advocated for and implemented Zero Waste Design practices, including the design for the Fibershed x North Face "Backyard Hoodie" project.

Agenda

Arrive/ Settle In

Introduction to Fibershed Staff, Fibershed's work, Design Challenge offerings, and three Design Focus Areas; followed by short introductions by designer/ attendees.

Introductions

We will lead two 20 minute tours (12:05, 12:25p) of our Textile Library to learn more about the regional farm-forward cloth options available in our Fibershed. This is also an opportunity to break for lunch/snack and to connect with other designers.

Regional Textile Material Sourcing & Sample Presentation/ Break

We will be hosting three, 20-minute long small group discussions, each led by a local textile designer/ expert — Lydia Wendt of CA Cloth Foundry, Alix Vasquez of Herderin, and Dan DiSanto (see bios above) — rotating between discussions on the three Technical Design Focus Areas: Compostability, Longevity, and Zero Waste Design

Design Focus Area Deep Dive: Small Group Rotation #1

Design Focus Area Deep Dive: Small Group Rotation #2

Design Focus Area Deep Dive: Small Group Rotation #3

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