Course Content
13 Lessons
The "Adaptive Fashion" workshop will explore using data-driven design and bio-materials to create sustainable and adaptive textiles.
2 courses5.0
Humans are recognized as the most adaptable species on Earth, as demonstrated by parts of our body that are no longer of actual use but essential for survival. However, despite their advancements, our technological creations lack the same adaptive intelligence, remaining static in the face of rapid changes and evolving environments.
But if we could, even for a moment, imagine using all the technologies at our disposal in a tailored manner and pushing them to their limits, what materials and geometries could we create, and how would they interact with our bodies and the environment? What issues could we improve, and how would our lives change? We could undoubtedly develop solutions with unprecedented adaptive intelligence, capable of responding in real-time to climate changes on Earth and future needs in hostile environments such as space or new planets yet to be explored.
The human body remains an organism in evolution, and with this workshop, we will explore possible scenarios for its future.
Here, you can find a list of what to download before the workshop.
AI in Design : Learn how AI enhances concept design processes.
Surface Analysis : Master techniques for effective user needs assessment.
Parametric Geometry : Generate adaptable designs from diverse data sources.
Material Recipes : Develop custom material formulations from a material library.
Holistic Design Strategy : Integrate AI, analysis, geometry, and materials into cohesive designs.
This workshop will focus on generating textures based on data and the selection of bio-material from the material library. Using data from the body or environment, we will investigate the generation of geometry in textile forms, patterns, and microstructures, from a single layer to multiple layers, able to respond to different needs.
By the end of this workshop, participants will develop a robust approach to building a wide variety of geometry systems based on data. The main objective is to embed biomaterial know-how in the design workflow.
This workshop explores design methodologies that connect the information around us, understood as Data, and the physical world, understood as Materials.
With the "Adaptive Fashion: Procedural Design with Bio-Materials" workshop, the choice of bio-materials is placed at the center of the design process. Participants will be able to generate complex geometries, from which it will be possible to extract useful information to select the most appropriate materials.
This integrated approach aims to create a relationship between design and materials, making the product more functional in its mechanical properties and more sustainable in its end-of-life.
The proposed methodology will be applied to creating and visualizing a second skin for the human body. This does not exclude the fact that this approach can be adapted to different design scales, expanding its potential to various design areas.
Course Content
Laura Civetti is a Fashion tech designer who has made significant contributions to the fashion industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) in Milan, where she conducted thesis research on Eco-Yacht design. In 2018, Laura attended the Fabricademy Barcelona from FAB LAB and in 2023, she completed her Master’s in Science in Computational and Advanced design at DesignMorphine. Laura’s professional journey started as an intern at the Iris Van Herpen Atelier in Amsterdam, after which she worked at Noumena Group. During her years at Noumena, she was the head fashion tech designer, working on design research projects aimed at material development and additive manufacturing for the body. She also coordinated the Reshape design platform, a design contest, and an event that seeks emerging designers for future industries. In 2020, Laura joined Materfad-Centre of Materials Barcelona as a Project manager to support companies in the research and development of new materials. Laura is a Senior designer at Nagami, fostering the link between computational design and additive manufacturing. Her expertise lies in material development and additive manufacturing for the body and she is a content author for material innovation in educational programs at School of Wrad. She also coordinated the Reshape design platform, a design contest, and an event that seeks emerging designers for future industries. In 2020, Laura joined Materfad-Centre of Materials Barcelona as a Project manager to support companies in the research and development of new materials.
I recently completed Adaptive Fashion: Procedural Design with Bio-Materials with Laura Civetti, and it was truly inspiring. As an architect, I was amazed by how the logic of adaptive fashion translated directly into my own design practice. The course made complex computational workflows with Grasshopper, Rhino, Blender, and Midjourney both accessible and exciting, while also opening my eyes to the possibilities of bio-materials and sustainable design. More than just learning new tools, I experienced real personal growth — rethinking how form, material, and environment interact at every scale. Laura’s clarity and generosity as a teacher made this course a catalyst for both creativity and professional development.
Very educational and thorough. Tough subject though. I wanted to give 5 star but it won't let me. It only lets me give 3 stars.
Great course. Thanl you!!
I enjoyed the Adaptive Fashion workshop! It was a great experience. The hands-on techniques were easy to follow and opened my eyes to new, eco-friendly design methods.