Fashion Systems 

Introduction to Transforming the Fashion Business

Introduction to Fashion Systems Course

Module 1 Introduction: Systems Thinking

Instructor Introduction: Laura Lanteri

Exploring Strategic Interventions for Systemic Change in Fashion

Impacts on Existing Fashion Systems and Possible Future Scenarios

Systems Thinking in Fashion

Solving Problems, Accelerating Change, Engaging Communities, and Creating Impact

Understanding the "Closed Loop System"

Rethinking the Role and Process of the Designer

Module Review: Rethinking the Design Process

Fashion Systems Course Syllabus

Fashion Systems Instructor Profiles

Module 1 Readings

Module 1: Reflective Writing

Module 1 Quiz

Module 2 Introduction: The Human-Centric Approach

Instructor Introduction: Lucy Jones

Social Engagment: Designing for People or Communities You Care About

Representation Matters: Accessible Clothing For People with Physical Disabilities

How Community Can Lead the Research and Development Process

Defining and Refining a Product or Concept

Adaptive Clothing Market: Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application

Adaptive Clothing Market: Five-Year Forecast

Module Review: The Human-Centric Approach

Module 2 readings

Module 2 Reflective Writing

Module 2 Quiz

Module 3 Introduction: Keanan Duffty

Guest Instructor: Amanda Halley

The Fashion System in Historical Context

A Holistic Fashion Brand: ASHYA Case Study

Creating a Holistic Product Lifecycle

Integrating Social Media and Supply Chain in a Holistic Product Lifecycle

Core Values and the Wider Consumer World

Aligning an Interdisciplinary Approach to Core Values

Module Review: A Holistic Fashion System

Module 3 Readings

Module 3 Reflective Writing

Module 3 Quiz

Module 4 Introduction: Environmental Responsibility

Instructor Introduction: Sydney Price

Systems Thinking for Design, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Product End of Life

Fashion Systems: Low-Impact Use, Adapting Volumes, and Optimized Lifetimes

Environmental and Social Impacts of Sourcing and Production

Solving for Waste Management in the Product Life Cycle

Evaluating the Distribution and Supply Chain

Solutions for Textile Waste

Module Review: Environmental Responsibility

Module 4 Readings

Module 4 Reflective Writing

Module 4 Quiz