{"id":372,"date":"2019-12-28T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T22:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/wilsondesignloop\/?p=372"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:01:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:01:06","slug":"2020-year-in-review-wilson-school-of-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/wilsondesignloop\/2019\/12\/28\/2020-year-in-review-wilson-school-of-design\/","title":{"rendered":"2020 Year in Review: Wilson School of Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2020, the year none of us expected, is coming to a close. It feels simultaneously like it lasted an eternity and like we blinked and it\u2019s over. We may have felt afraid and isolated this year, but we also learned to adapt and grow, despite the difficult circumstances we found ourselves in. It\u2019s time to reflect on our resilience during a year that shook the world.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Diving Back In & Meeting Future Designers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We jumped into the new year like we always do\u2014refreshed and eager to sink our teeth into new projects and new learning opportunities. We welcomed back Jen Rainnie and Alyssa Klimek, Fashion Marketing alumni, from Malvados<\/a> to inspire Fashion Marketing students on capturing brand culture. Then at KPU Surrey\u2019s Open House and information sessions we met, talked design, and made buttons with future designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s always such a great honour presenting to the students of Kwantlen Polytechnic University\u2014sharing my experiences with the next generation of fashion marketing professionals. We are so lucky to have this incredible facility and school in Vancouver. Thank you Chip Wilson for this fantastic building and legacy.<\/p>Jen Rainnie, Fashion Marketing Alumna and Founder of Malvados<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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WSD Alumni Chapter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Later in February, we launched our WSD Alumni Chapter, an official chapter of the KPU Alumni Association. Join our WSD Alumni Chapter on LinkedIn<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Social Fabric Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We teamed up with Our Social Fabric<\/a> (OSF) to put on a design competition challenging students to create garments out of materials provided by OSF and producing zero fabric waste. Our Social Fabric is a textile recycling initiative that receives donations of textiles, fabric, and sewing-related supplies from the film industry, theatre, manufacturing, etc. Volunteers sort through and offer them back to the community at drastically reduced prices. They have diverted over 50 tons of fabric from landfills since 2009 and we\u2019re proud to partner with them and teach students about the best practices for textile waste reduction toward zero waste and a circular economy. See more event photos on our Flickr<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designer Spotlight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of our must-see events of the year: Designer Spotlight is an amazing opportunity for industry, media, and students to connect with graduating designers from both the Fashion Design and Product Design programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Industry Guidance & Advice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In March, our innovative third year product design students demonstrated their final prototype for Alta, a personal hyperbaric chamber, to industry members for feedback and guidance. A lot of time, research, and development went into this 8-week project and it couldn’t have been possible without the help of our generous expert stakeholders. A big thank you Liz Rose, the youngest Canadian to climb the Seven Summits, for occupying Alta and our industry network partners: Thin Red Line, Tangible Interaction, Mustang Survival, and Baro Medical for the guidance and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shooting our First Video<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We shot our first promotional video with the help of Georgia Straight Media! Learn how we disrupt what is possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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