Fashion-Tech Hackathon
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First online meeting on Adobe Connect: introduction and division into groups
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Remote group research
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Second online meeting on Adobe Connect: group research presentations
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Pre-workshop questionnaire
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Introduction to research and ideation
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Analyse research & assess opportunities
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Keynote lecture: design process
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Define concept and timeline
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Mentor feedback
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Introduction to product development
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Technical product planning
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Keynote lecture: technical development
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Re-iterate product design; contingency plans
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Mentor feedback
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Introduction to Pitch & Present
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Define brand image; pitch training
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Develop storyboard
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Keynote lecture: innovation & entrepreneurship
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Pitching
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Mentor feedback
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Post-workshop questionnaire
Participants
The learners were divided into multidisciplinary and transnational groups of 2-4 (total of 22 students). Suggested group size is 3 learners to ensure a range of knowledge and skills.
The teachers and mentors had a background in fashion design, textile management, digital manufacturing, and fashion entrepreneurship and innovation.
Participating learners presented a range of expertise, from fashion design, fashion artefacts, and fashion marketing and management.
Additional staff included staff from project partners and external speakers also acting as mentors.