Meaning Making

Abstract

This exhibition of ‘meaningful materials’ and products was curated by Nick Gant and Tanya Dean and used as a methodology for data gathering, drawing evaluative feedback from design professionals from global sportswear and apparel manufacturers and design industry consultants and researchers. Contributors were asked to rate the materials and products on display according to three criteria - meaning, value and applicability (to the contributors industry and/or discipline). The exhibition was accompanied by a lecture, which contextualized the research and formed part of the Sustainable Design Collective Series, hosted by Jonathan Chapman.