G-STAR RAW
CIRCULAR DESIGN SOLUTION
G-STAR RAW
CIRCULAR DESIGN SOLUTION
We used G-Star Raw as a company which has the opportunity to close the loop in the product life cycle with product maintenance initiatives and product disposal education & support platforms. The solution is to reclaim their products when customers are ready to dispose of them, and recycle the textile. As an already existing policy, G-Star Raw is moving away for textile mixtures, and keeping 100% organic cotton products separate from recycled plastic products.
We used G-Star Raw as a company which has the opportunity to close the loop in the product life cycle with product maintenance initiatives and product disposal education & support platforms. The solution is to reclaim their products when customers are ready to dispose of them, and recycle the textile. As an already existing policy, G-Star Raw is moving away for textile mixtures, and keeping 100% organic cotton products separate from recycled plastic products.
Masters of Arts, Design for Sustainability, Cum Laude
Savannah College of Arts and Design, Savannah GA, USA
- Human Centered Design
- Design Research
- Service and Interaction Design
- Sustainability Strategy
Graduate Training Program Merchandise Buyer
Truworths (pty)LTD, Cape Town, ZA
Ladies apparel
Bachelors of Arts, Applied Design
Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, Stellenbosh, ZA
Art Direction & Graphic Design
Fashion and Sustainability:
Understanding Luxury Fashion in a Changing World
FutureLearn, London College of Fashion, Kering: Online
Designing C2C Certified Product for the Circular Economy
Cradle to Cradle Educational Course: Online
Sewing Course Level 1 & 2
Creative Hobbies, Cape Town, ZA
Pattern Making & Basic sewing
R E S U M E
Selected Skills
Education and Qualifications
Creative & Artistic: Sketching, Graphic Design,Pattern Design, Conceptualising, Art Direction, Illustrations, Infographics,
Visual design, Content creation
Human-Centered Design:
Design thinking, Service design, Prototyping, User research, Service blueprint, Journey mapping, Ecosystem map, Facilitation, User testing, UX/UI, Behaviour science
Sustainability Practices:
Environmental impact analysis, Circular economy, Biomimicry, Systems design,
Contextual research (quantitative &
qualitative data), Value proportions, CSR strategies, Waste management, Social innovation, campaigning
Computer Programs:
Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, UX Design, Sketch. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power point
Retail Merchandise:
Production management, Supply-chain,
Product life cycle analysis, Consumer behaviour, Garment construction, Sewing, Fashion design, Visual merchandising
Human Relations:
Communication, Leadership, Teamwork, Co-creation, Collaboration, Goal oriented, Organisation, Positive Energy
Work Experience
Service Designer | Sustainability
2018- 2020
2015- 2017
2012- 2014
2019
2016
2018
2021
2020
2020
2015- 2018
2016- 2017
2019
2018- 2019
Fjord, Accenture Interactive
Service Design Specialist, Consultant
- Holistic design approach to problem solving
- Facilitating design thinking & ideation sessions
- Designing for sustainable strategy, Africa
FreeThinking
Senior Service Design Consultant
- User Experience strategy
- Holistic design approach to problem solving
- Facilitating design thinking & ideation sessions
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
From Linear to Circular Program: Circular Economy Pioneer
- Selected participant in education collaboration program
- Circular economy principles, design for circularity
- Team work, collaboration innovation projects
Truworths (Pty)LTD
Fashion Buyer- Female wear 12 categories portfolio
- Design clothing, patterns, textile knowledge
- Research and Development, quality assurance, fitting
- Product life cycle analysis, supply chain, sourcing, negotiation
GreyC2, Non-profit Organization
Consulting Manager: Communication & Product
- Creative leadership, art direction, marketing & communication strategy
- Social impact strategy and outcome analysis, facilitation of training projects
- Clothing development, production management, quality control
Net Impact, Non-Profit Organization
Winner of 2019 Wear it Wise Competition
Campaign Leader and SCAD Chapter President
- Design management, behavior change strategy, sustainable fashion education
- Communication, social media content creation: 65 ooo online outreach
- Live campaigning, organizing events: workshops, pop-ups, competitions: +500 student live outreach
SCAD Slow Fashion Club
President & Founder
- Leader of student organization: +50 members
- Create a collaborative space, manage projects and events
- Influence positive change, training members, facilitate workshops: mending, upcycle, sustainability principle, educational collaboration
Volunteering
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2017
2013- 2016
2015
Emergent Structures Non-profit Organization
Savannah, GA
Net Impact Conference, Widen the Lens
Detroit, MI
Dancing Dog Yoga, Yoga Assistant
Savannah, GA
Satchidananda Ashram, Yoga LYT
Yogaville, VA
Tybee Island Beach Clean Beach
Tybee Island, GA
Robyn Grey, Sustainable Fashion Program
Cape Town, SA
Sustainable Brothers & Sisters: Youth Organization
Stellenbosch, SA
Plant the Seed Education Non-profit Organization
Cape Town, SA