Breaking barriers to sustainable costume design: a community-driven approach with German theatres

Urs A. G. Dierker; Anja Gast

doi:10.21606/iasdr.2023.525

Breaking barriers to sustainable costume design: a community-driven approach with German theatres

Urs A. G. Dierker, Anja Gast

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Abstract

The Circular Costume Design Lab (CCD Lab) is a participatory initiative exploring sustainable practices in costume design and making within the German theatre industry. Preliminary research suggested that theatre costume making is a tradition-based craft with limited agency for systemic change. The CCD Lab aimed to understand how tightly knit communities of costume professionals perceive and experience environmental and social sustainability, and how broader social, cultural, and political forces shape their work towards sustainability in state-funded and independent theatres. The CCD Lab consisted of eight online workshops co-developed by two costume makers and researchers in collaboration with two professional associations. The workshops engaged
23 costume professionals over two months. This paper outlines the workshop topics, the methodologies used, and the key learnings derived from the group conversations and activities. The study provides insights into the
specific needs and experiences of costume professionals regarding sustainability considerations in theatre settings and highlights the importance of user-centered design and collaboration with stakeholders in effecting positive change in the workplace.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IASDR 2023
Subtitle of host publication	Life-Changing Design
Editors	D. De Sainz Molestina, L. Galluzzo, F. Rizzo, D. Spallazzo
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Design Research Society
Pages	1-18
Number of pages	18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2023.525
Publication status	Published - 9 Oct 2023
Event	IASDR 2023 : Life-Changing Design Oct 09—13 \| Politecnico di Milano - Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy Duration: 9 Oct 2023 → 13 Oct 2023 https://www.iasdr2023.polimi.it/

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Conference	IASDR 2023
Country/Territory	Italy
City	Milano
Period	9/10/23 → 13/10/23
Internet address	https://www.iasdr2023.polimi.it/

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Breaking barriers to sustainable costume design: a community-driven approach with German theatres. / Dierker, Urs A. G.; Gast, Anja.
IASDR 2023: Life-Changing Design. ed. / D. De Sainz Molestina; L. Galluzzo; F. Rizzo; D. Spallazzo. London: Design Research Society, 2023. p. 1-18.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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