Foto: Kristiina Nurk
Since 2024 Estonian Academy of Arts has been part of FashionTEX, a three-year project involving 11 European fashion universities, aimed at updating educational programs in digital fashion with a focus on the evolution of fashion education for future industry professionals. FashionTEX aims to provide specific tools to address the sector’s future challenges. Duration of the project is 3 years.
From March 11 to 14, 2024, all 11 partner universities of the FashionTEX project gathered at the Fashion Design Studio of UMPRUM Academy in Prague for an intensive and inspiring event. In a dynamic and creative atmosphere, representatives from across Europe discussed the next steps of the program, showcased progress, and developed new ideas for the digital future of fashion.
Estonian Academy of Arts was represented by Kristiina Nurk, a FashionTEX project coordinator and video artist Alyona Movko-Mägi as an expert.
The event featured a diverse range of activities, combining professional discussions with hands-on experiences. Some of the highlights included:
UMPRUM Tour and Sightseeing – An inspiring exploration of the academy and its creative spaces in the city of Prague
Makerspace – Concept presentation of the makerspace for students which will take place in September
Festival Preparations – Discussions and planning for the exhibition of student designs at the FashionTEX Festival in November
Atelier Experiences – Insight into the creative processes of the partner universities
Communication, Website & Social Media – Strategies for increasing the project’s digital visibility
Organization & Finances – Key discussions on project management and funding
Alongside these sessions, numerous discussion rounds provided valuable insights and helped shape the next phase of the project.
Creativity, Collaboration & a Special Evening
Throughout the event, participants engaged in lively conversations about the future of digital fashion, innovative teaching methods, and the growing importance of 3D design in education. The dynamic exchange between institutions highlighted how FashionTEX fosters collaboration and opens new perspectives in fashion education.
A special highlight was the dinner at the renowned Slavia Café, where participants had the opportunity to continue discussions in a relaxed setting, strengthening connections and sparking new collaborations.
A Successful Event with a Vision for the Future
The gathering in Prague marked a significant milestone for FashionTEX, reinforcing the sense of community within the project. With fresh ideas and concrete next steps, the partner universities now move forward towards the upcoming festival and final presentations.
We look forward to continuing this creative journey and can’t wait to see what’s next!
FashionTEX – A European initiative to rethink the future of fashion education.
Website: fashiontex.eu
Instagram: fashiontex_europe