‘Flow, a journey of wellness and nature’ is composed of three parts. It starts with a visitor center at the edge of the nature reserve Maashorst, near the highway. A cycling and walking route leads to a gate platform, from where a raised path leads to a wellness pavilion and an outdoor terrace. The orchestration …

During this study, the calcified cartilage tissue in the jaws of a range of extant chondrichthyans was investigated and related to feeding modes. Chondrichthyans are cartilaginous fishes, whose entire endoskeleton is composed of cartilage tissue. The chondrichthyans can be divided into two groups, the …

This research investigates the potential for launching a maternity and children’s clothing rental service in the Czech Republic, where secondhand shopping is widely used but formal rental models are underdeveloped. The study explores whether rental could serve as a practical, sustainable, and financially …

This research investigates how Industry 5.0 technologies, namely blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI), can enhance transparency and accountability in ethical sourcing and labor practices within the textile and apparel industry. With the European Union preparing to …

This research report examines the influence of sensory marketing on the purchasing behavior of consumers in premium fashion retail. In the face of increasing digitalization and growing online trade, stationary fashion stores are faced with the challenge of creating emotional and differentiating shopping …

This thesis explores how independent editorial formats—specifically “Ich will nicht nach Berlin”— can be used to challenge dominant perceptions of urban spaces and resist the cultural narratives that often accompany gentrification. Using the Ruhrgebiet in Germany as a case study, the project takes the …

This thesis explores the issue of overconsumption in the fashion industry and investigates how circular design and consumer education can encourage longer garment use. While awareness of sustainability has increased, many consumers still struggle to translate this into action. Through primary research—including …

This thesis explores the evolving relationship between social media and fashion identity in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Since public life was drastically restricted during the lockdowns, social media platforms emerged as critical spaces for self-expression, inspiration, and identity experimentation …

This research aims to evaluate the potential of using natural dyes to achieve black on cotton and viscose fabrics. The objective is to find a more sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dyes for fashion designers. This is achieved through testing dye recipes, color visual and RGB value analysis, …

This research utilizes qualitative data to answer the question, “How can a care label encourage emotional connection for a consumer-garment relationship?”. The understanding of numerous emotionally durable design theories and the development of a care label have built the base for this research. The …