Circular Design 101: Textiles

Textiles are everywhere—in our clothes, furniture, toys, and even tech.

In this hands-on, gamified 3-hour workshop, you’ll use a collaborative card-mapping method to reconstruct the textile lifecycle, uncover its social and environmental impacts, and brainstorm concrete actions. This session blends team play, systems thinking, and real-world case studies to turn insight into action.

What you'll do

• A collaborative, mixer-style learning experience (move, meet, and map together).

• Get a clear systems overview of the textile industry.

• Practice circular design strategies for products, services, and operations.

• Use simple decision aids to navigate trade-offs.

You’ll leave with

• A bird’s-eye view of impacts across the textile system.

• “Action Sprints” outcomes: tangible actions you can carry into your work, your projects, and your organization.

• One clear commitment (your circular challenge) to implement post-session.

• New connections—plus snacks & drinks.

• A Certificate of Completion.

Who it’s for

Community members, students, designers, product and brand teams, educators, and entrepreneurs—anyone curious about making textiles more sustainable.

About the facilitators:

• Amandine Richard is an eco-designer and founder of recurvence, helping brands design within planetary boundaries. With experience supporting innovation at global names (e.g., LVMH, P&G, Tetra Pak), she brings an insider view on shifting fashion and beauty from linear to circular through fun and hands-on workshops.
• Alexandra Farah is a sustainability strategist and communications expert who bridges climate communication and regenerative design. With an MSc in Regenerative Studies and global campaign experience, she translates complex goals into clear, actionable pathways for communities, policymakers, and mission-driven ventures.