Design Forward Program for 3d Digital Creators and Fashion Entrepreneurs in West Africa
Design Forward Program for 3d Digital Creators and Fashion Entrepreneurs in West Africa
The DSNFWD is a four-month residency program designed by The Assembly in collaboration with Ravensbourne University for 3D digital creators, fashion entrepreneurs and university students looking to create innovative digital fashion products and experiences in collaboration with international peers.
DSNFWD is aimed at West African 3D digital creators and fashion entrepreneurs working in garment, textile and accessory design, styling, merchandising and brand management.
The goal of the program is to build the capacity and competitiveness of creators and entrepreneurs in fashion and digital services, showcase cross-cultural design and how African fashion creatives are embracing the versatility of digital design to increase efficiency and decrease waste.
A first of its kind, the digital fashion residency is calling fashion creatives running a commercially viable creative practice or brand, and digital creators who are skilled in the use of design software such as Clo3D, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
The program will set you up with:
Training support facilitated by a global Faculty of thought leaders and creative industry practitioners.
Access to an international community of innovative creators.
Digital infrastructure for the duration of the program.
Selection Criteria
For 3D Digital Creators
Be a national of any country in West Africa.
Must be skilled in the use of design software such as Clo3D, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.
Must have been in existence for 1-5 years
Must possess experiential knowledge of the African-global fashion market.
Must be experienced in developing collaborative work briefs.
Must be available to participate in full for the entire duration of the programme. (13 weeks)
For Fashion Entrepreneurs
Be a national of any country in West Africa.
Must have been operating a fashion business or individual practice for 2-5 years.
Must possess experiential knowledge of the African-global fashion market.
Must be experienced in developing collaborative work briefs.
Must be available to participate in full for the entire duration of the programme (13 weeks).
The program is open to digital creatives and fashion entrepreneurs from any country in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo).
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Design Forward Program for 3d Digital Creators and Fashion Entrepreneurs in West Africa
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