Can we train future artisans to bring sustainable solutions to creative communities?
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Radu Firicel, Iuliana Streba & Dorin Ionesi (Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi) Where Tradition Meets Innovation In today’s world, we face many problems like climate change, fast disappearing traditions, and fast-growing technologies. These challenges don’t only affect the environment or the economy, they also threaten the way we express who […]
The AI Rocket – A professional approach to Generative AI
By Nikolaj Sloth Kramer & René Claus Larsen Contributors: Anne Louise Bang, Aron Grigoleit, Pia Hansen, Malene Pilgaard Harsaae, Tine Hjort, Katrin Meinert Ibsen, Nikolaj Sloth Kramer, René Claus Larsen, Hanne Thaarup Mølbak, Martin Storkholm Nielsen, Klaus Greve True FIGURE 1. Prompts, workshop with students 28th January 2025 Introduction The AI Rocket is a tool, […]
THE MARKET ENVIRONMENT OF SUSTAINABLE FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Päivi Petänen, Hannamaija Tuovila & Annu Markkula. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. How does the market environment of sustainable fashion business models look like currently and in the future? In CRAFT-IT4SD, we interviewed 14 sustainable fashion companies in Finland, Romania, Spain and Denmark in 2024-2025 to find out how they perceive their current […]
An overview of the Cultural and Creative Ecosystem in Iași
A beautiful historical city more than 600 years old, built on seven hills, just like Rome, Iași is a true cultural capital where many poets, writers, musicians, diplomats, and scientists have lived and created their work. No wonder Iași was named a UNESCO City of Literature, recognizing its rich literary heritage and the significant contributions […]
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE: UP- AND RE-SKILLING IN EMERGING CRAFTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONS FOR THE TRIPLE TRANSITION
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio (CreativeFED/ECBN) and Arkaitz Celaá Angulo (3Walks) As the world navigates an era of profound transformation, the cultural and creative sectors are experiencing significant shifts driven by the triple transition—green, digital, and social. These interconnected forces are not only reshaping how we create and consume but are also redefining the skills needed […]
CRAFT-IT4SD 2nd Plenary Meeting: Co-Creating Sustainable Futures in Iași
On May 22–23, 2025, the CRAFT-IT4SD project will hold its second plenary meeting at the Faculty of Industrial Design and Business Management at the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași (TUIASI), Romania. This event will bring together consortium partners, experts in Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI), and local stakeholders to reflect on the […]
FROM FISH LEATHER TO CAPSULE CLOSETS: THE FUTURE OF FASHION IN A WARMING WORLD
By Outi Räsänen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In our lifetimes—over the past 40 to 60 years—the basic styles of clothing have not changed drastically. We still wear pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, jackets, and dresses. In Finland, due to our northern climate, clothing for outdoor activities and cold weather is nearly a necessity. Perhaps the […]
FASHION INDUSTRY UNDER THE LEGISLATIVE LOOP
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé (MODACC) An industry Under Watch The fast fashion industry has left a multiplicity of negative impacts around the world, such as environmental degradation, social injustice and excessive waste production. Over the years, many fashion brands have shifted their mindsets to create solutions that promote more positive impacts. […]
Initiating the CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Ecosystems
The CRAFT-IT4SD project is designed to develop Learning Ecosystems/Hubs for fashion and related Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) through a progressive, step-by-step approach. These ecosystems aim to foster local and regional excellence in education, support CCSI’s adaptation to climate transitions, and create a knowledge-based, sustainable economy. They are based on quadruple-helix partnerships, focusing […]
The CRAFT-IT4SD approach to Micro-Credentials
The CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Ecosystem Teams (LET) have started to build capacity, develop action plans for business models and emerging technologies, and foster innovation. A key feature of CRAFT-IT4SD is its focus on micro-credentials, which provide learners with competency-based recognition in areas like sustainable business models, craft techniques, and digital innovation. These micro-credentials allow learners to […]