The Fashion & Textile Cluster pilot under ECHN uses CYANOTYPES to bridge gaps between craft, design, and industry. It applies a foresight approach, asking: What future competences will be needed in fashion and textiles to remain sustainable and relevant?
The pilot convenes diverse actors—independent designers, textile producers, and educators—to collaboratively identify future scenarios. Novel aspects include a shared language grounded in CYANOTYPES and a co-creation model that anticipates the converging impact of climate urgency, digital transformation, and shifting cultural values on fashion. It makes visible the transversal skills that will shape fashion futures.
Pilot Lead: ECHN European Creative Hubs Network (Greece)
ECHN is a peer-led network committed to amplifying the creative, economic, and social impact of creative hubs throughout Europe and neighbouring regions. As integral components of the CCI ecosystem, these hubs serve as focal points for creative professionals and businesses, facilitating collaboration, innovation, and community engagement.
Through initiatives like mobility programs, annual meet-ups, and learning opportunities, ECHN strengthens the infrastructure supporting creative hubs. Their involvement in CYANOTYPES underscores their dedication to nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and generating sustainable growth within the cultural and creative sectors.
Website: https://creativehubs.net/
Contact: Andrii Sichkovskyi andrii@creativehubs.net
“Creativity is not just a skill; it is a form of agency. The world is changing quickly, and we need frameworks that anticipate change.”
— David Crombie, CYANOTYPES Project Coordinator
Take the challenge: Run a CYANOTYPES Pilot
The CYANOTYPES team invites networks and institutions to take the next step. Lead the transformation by testing and adapting the CYANOTYPES Framework in your own context through tailored Open Pilots.
Start by exploring the CYANOTYPES Toolkit, a practical resource offering frameworks, cards, and templates to guide your organisation through its own journey of unlearning and relearning.
If you are interested in piloting the CYANOTYPES Framework, register here. CYANOTYPES partners will get in touch with you.
Discover examples from partner pilots and scenarios that may help you design your own pilot:
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