Dr Karen Cross' Projects (8)

Connecting Threads May 1, 2022 - Oct 30, 2023

The Augmented Fashion project encountered a range of issues including the impact of Covid-19 and the need for project partners to rapidly digitally upskill, and the siloed and gendered nature of computing science and fashion/textile disciplines.... Read More about Connecting Threads.

The Disappeared Village Jan 5, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
This project aims to host an exhibition and event as part of Scotland's Year of Stories 2022. Working in collaboration with Moray Libraries the exhibition and event will celebrate the story of Culbin, The Disappeared Village, and showcase creative ou... Read More about The Disappeared Village.

Capitalising on Digital Innovations for Heritage and Capacity Jul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
This project seeks to capture and share the technological learning from three NPA projects (Storytagging (RGU), Digi 2 Market (Udaras na Gaeltachta, Republic of Ireland) and CINE (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland)). These focus on digital story... Read More about Capitalising on Digital Innovations for Heritage and Capacity.

Immersive Scotland Research Network Mar 31, 2021 - May 30, 2023
This project will facilitate multi-disciplinary knowledge exchange and exploration of immersive technologies in Scotland.
We aim to establish a network of academics, industries, micro and SMEs and cultural organisations ready for the future of imm... Read More about Immersive Scotland Research Network.

Creating year-round sustainable business demand for the Outer Hebrides textile industry Feb 15, 2021 - Feb 14, 2023
This KTP seeks to develop new innovative Harris Tweed Hebrides textile products and facilitate international market access, providing year-round and sustainable business demand for the Harris Tweed Hebrides brand and the network of 130+ self-employed... Read More about Creating year-round sustainable business demand for the Outer Hebrides textile industry.

Storytagging May 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2022
StoryTagging will increase the market reach of creative industry SMEs by developing a digital platform that will allow creatives to harness (as stories) much of what makes Northern localities distinctive to the people who live and work there: place,... Read More about Storytagging.

Augmented fashion: immersive interactions for sustainable heritage in fashion and textiles Feb 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2024
There is increasing pressure to move towards a more sustainable global fashion and textile industry where traditional methods of textile and clothing manufacture, using natural renewable sources that are inherently long-lasting offer a 'slow' fashion... Read More about Augmented fashion: immersive interactions for sustainable heritage in fashion and textiles.

From Augmented to Authentic, Weaving the Past into the Future. Feb 14, 2019 - Aug 13, 2019
This project explores ways to educate consumers about the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage and value of traditional fashion and textile products, using a variety of mediums such as film and immersive technologies, leading to the following ques... Read More about From Augmented to Authentic, Weaving the Past into the Future..