Essays about: "home textiles"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words home textiles.

1. 6. Caring Consumption : Caring for home textiles by interacting towards sustainable behaviours through a co-creation workshop

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Keiu Meesak; [2020]
   Keywords : co-creation; home textiles; sustainability; workshop; consumption behaviours; mindfulness; interaction design;

   Abstract : This research is investigating ways of promoting social change towards more sustainable practices around the consumption of decorative home textiles. Knowledge is built and a prototype developed by using transdisciplinary design theory and participatory design methods. READ MORE

3. 7. Reframing Consumption : A transdisciplinary approach for the promotion of mindful consumption in home fashion textiles

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF); Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

   Author : Betty Sue Hartigan; Niklas Dahlberg; [2020]
   Keywords : Consumption; Co-creation; Mindful consumption; Innovation; Digital Communication;

   Abstract : Textile waste is a growing problem in the world and although it is being noticed in the fast fashion category the industry providing home fashion textiles is being largely ignored. However, with companies such as H&M and Zara entering the market there is a cause for concern due to their current business models. READ MORE

4. 8. An explorative study on the potential to establish a local value chain in the Swedish home textile industry

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Lisa Mayinger; Adrijana Darkovska; Suet Lin Yuen; [2018]
   Keywords : home textiles; local value chain; local production; Swedish home textiles; alternative fibers; sustainable textiles; consumer awareness; sustainability;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to examine the potential of the Swedish textile industry to achieve more sustainability in the home textile segment, through establishing a local value chain for local consumption. The aim is to explore the potential of both the supply and demand side of the local market. READ MORE

5. 9. MusiCushions: Designing interactive cushions that integrate with the home environment

   University essay from KTH/Medieteknik och interaktionsdesign, MID

   Author : Louise Ståhlberg; [2018]
   Keywords : Smart and interactive textiles; tangible interfaces; prototyping;

   Abstract : This paper is about MusiCushions: Interactive cushions to control external speakers in a living room. The interactive cushions are made of smart and interactive textiles, which acceptance has been profoundly investigated. READ MORE

6. 10. Influence of consumer behaviour on the circular economy application. The case study of a revival strategy for home textiles at IKEA.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Giulia Mariani; [2016]
   Keywords : consumers’ disposal behaviour; home textiles; waste handling strategies; drivers and barriers for circular systems; environmental awareness.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Notwithstanding the increasing environmental awareness among consumers, researchers do not witness a substantial shift in consumption and disposal behaviour of textiles. Since research on disposal behaviour of home textile products is currently limited, it is relevant to explore consumers’ decision-making when handling no-longer-wanted home textiles. READ MORE