Couture in Orbit for the European Space Agency, Science Museum & Ravensbourne by Farid Akmal

Workshop will include

1. introductory lectures about space influencing fashion ideas

2. speculating and brainstorming the design possibilities

3. references to science fiction fashion in popular culture particularly film

4. guidance on illustrations designing a fashion future garment or accessory

Please note within this 3 hour introductory course there will be no production of garments or electronics, however we can give guidance on next steps. 5 - 10 students only.

Workshop Tutors

Farid Akmal

Farid Akmal is currently a wearable technology tutor at Ravensbourne Art College. Developing creative and technological solutions for fashion design and wearables.

Couture in Orbit with the European Space Agency, the Science Museum and Ravensbourne.

MA Wearable Futures

BA Fashion Design and Marketing

http://www.faridakmal.com/

Bushra Burge

Bushra Burge creates immersive wearable science fiction stories through fashion. She is an exhibiting artist as well as a consultant and speaker in wearable technology. She explores the intersection of different disciplines.

Fashion in Orbit course with the European Space Agency and the Politecnico di Milano.

MA Applied Imagination (distinction) Central Saint Martins

BA(Hons) Fashion Design from London College of Fashion

BSc(Hons) Biochemistry with Management Imperial College. 

http://www.bushraburge.com/

Please register on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/science-faction-fashion-speculative-design-workshop-tickets-34078633109