Investigating Fur as Mediator of Sustainability

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Abstract

This paper builds on two sub-projects conducted under the framework of a larger research programme called Fur and Sustainability – a Design Perspective. From 2014-16, we (Skjold et al 2016) took part in the programme which was part of a larger partnership agreement between Design School Kolding (DK) and raw fur supplier and auction house Kopenhagen Fur (DK). What the paper shows and discusses is the, oftentimes, missed opportunity of acknowledging the potential of design as mediation between production and consumption when seen in the light of the sustainable discourse. The paper exemplifies this with selected findings from the two sub-projects that engage, respectively, with design processes of designers and furriers, and practices of users of inherited fur garments.

Original languageEnglish
Publication date24 Nov 2016
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov 2016
EventNORDCODE 2016: Mediation and Design - Sounthern University Denmark, Kolding, Denmark
Duration: 22 Nov 201624 Nov 2016
http://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/idk/arrangementer/nordcode

Conference

ConferenceNORDCODE 2016
LocationSounthern University Denmark
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityKolding
Period22/11/201624/11/2016
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Keywords

  • Design Mediation, Sustainability, Fur, Design Process, User-Centred Design, Fashion Design, Use Practice, Luxury

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  • No

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