CRAFT-IT4SD articles
Tales from the backstage of craft making: Surfacing invisible work for textile craft innovation
By Rune Thorbjørn Clausen & Simon Peter Larsen. VIA University College If one pays a visit to our design school’s craft labs, one will, among

How receptive are craftspeople and designers to adopting digital innovation for sustainability?
By Aura Mihai, Raluca Lupu, Antonela Curteza, Dorin Ionesi, Radu Firicel and Iuliana StrebaGheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi Introduction The ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 standard defines

New business models and pathways for sustainable fashion in the digital era
By Annu Markkula, Hannamaija Tuovila & Päivi Petänen. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Digitalisation is a key component of the EU’s green transition. When

Triple transition in the creative economy: how up- and re-skilling is shaping emerging professions
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio, ECBN & Maria Cristina Ortega and Arkaitz Celaá Angulo, 3Walks The conversation around skills in the craft and fashion sectors has

Bright Ideas: Sustainable LED Tech for Fashion and Performance
By Tommi Karjalainen and Joonas Leinonen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In recent years, LED technology has moved beyond conventional lighting into the realm of

Optimizing your sustainable business model by using data analytics: a short guide for SMEs.
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé – MODACC Turning information into impact Across industries, many companies are proving that data can be

From Tradition to Innovation by Integrating 3D Printing and Sustainable Craft Development
By Reginnova NE Integrate 3D Printing technologies in TCLF sectors using Expert Advice Introduction The TCLF industries are a pillar of the European economy, and

ANALYSING THE CLIMATE IMPACTS OF SME FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Silvia Forin, Eveliina Hylkilä, Annu Markkula, Essi Paronen & Hanna Pihkola. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Innovation, circularity and sustainability Are innovative business

Bridging the skills gap: preparing artists and makers for a sustainable, inclusive, and digital future
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio, María Cristina Ortega & Arkaitz Celaá. ECBN and 3Walks The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are increasingly recognized as key actors

Brewing Creativity: Coffee’s role in Fashion and Textile Sustainability
By Katarina Rauhala, Liisa Ronkainen and Outi Räsänen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In a world increasingly focused on sustainability and circular design, coffee—one of

Digital transformation as a catalyst of change for micro companies and SMEs
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé. MODACC. Digitalization could have started as a trend, but now it is a well-known catalyst for

ENABLING SUFFICIENCY-BASED CONSUMPTION IN FASHION
By Hannamaija Tuovila, Annu Markkula & Päivi Petänen. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Consumers play a significant role in advancing the uptake sustainable fashion

Reimagining cultural heritage through sustainable approaches using 3D printing technologies
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Dorin Ionesi, Ramona Budeanu, Raluca Lupu, Iuliana Streba, Radu Firicel, Theona Chelariu, Crina Croitoru, Alina Iacob, Briada Zaplitnii. Gheorghe Asachi

Digital Carriers – Putting NFC into action to explore and unlock value creation potentials
By Klaus Greve True & Martin Storkholm Nielsen, VIA University College Contributors: Anne Louise Bang, Aron Grigoleit, Pia Hansen, Malene Pilgaard Harsaae, Tine Hjort, Katrin

The role of green, social, and digital skills in transforming the creative and cultural sectors
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio (ECBN/CreativeFed) and María Cristina Ortega and Arkaitz Celaá (3Walks) The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are experiencing a profound shift in

Gamification in Learning: Turning Work into Play
By Jan Julin, Oulu University of Applied Sciences Imagine transforming a traditional and often overlooked craft of tanning fish skin into an engaging, hands-on learning

On the spotlight: the role of certification and labelling in sustainable fashion
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo Jordana, Clara N. Solé. MODACC Certification and labelling or in other words seeing is believing To talk about the

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

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

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

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE: UP- AND RE-SKILLING IN EMERGING CRAFTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONS FOR THE TRIPLE TRANSITION
By Herman Bashiron Mendolicchio (CreativeFED/ECBN) and María Cristina Ortega, Arkaitz Celaá Angulo (3Walks). As the world navigates an era of profound transformation, the cultural and

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.

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

REVIVING AUTHENTIC CRAFTS WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Ramona Budeanu & Dorin Ionesi. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) How emerging is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing, or

Exploring the Future through Craft, Culture, and Technology with The Thing from the Future
We’re thrilled to announce the second publication from the CRAFT-IT4SD Learning Community: “The Thing from the Future: Craft, Culture and Digital Technologies”. In this article,

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Annu Markkula, Päivi Petänen & Hannamaija Tuovila. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Exploring Future Development Aspirations and Alternatives in Sustainable Fashion Business Models