Ms Josie Steed's Projects (6)

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.

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.

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..

Develop, manufacture and brand a new range of products within the luxury high-end fashion accessories market Feb 19, 2018 - Feb 18, 2020
To develop, manufacture and brand a new range of products within the luxury high-end fashion accessories market. The project will utilise the company’s heritage, existing expertise within manufacture and their unique industrial range of products.