Designers Key to transforming local waste

We launched our 2021 cycle of the Redress Design Award on 12 January to an online media and fashion industry audience. As part of the opening event, we hosted a timely panel discussion on the emergence of hyperlocal design and manufacturing solutions in response to waste hotspots. Global experts weighed in on the changing landscape of sustainable design and, with it, the diversification of design and emergence of such solutions. 

The panelists, representing various industry sectors were Christina Dean, Founder and Chair of Redress, Grace Lant, Redress Design Award alumna and Co-founder of Love From Blue, Nin Castle, Co-Founder of Recycling and Remanufacturing Lead at Reverse Resources, and Aummy Ninkamhang, CEO of, Stellapop. 

“Many inspiring designers and brands are completely dedicated to reducing textile waste. Creating meaningful products that tackle existing waste, right where it is, requires dedication, investigation and collaboration. We are increasingly seeing successful hyperlocal solutions that are win:wins for designers and industry - and the planet,” said Christina Dean. 

Watch the Redress Design Award 2021 launch event here. 

We are now on the search for the next group of emerging sustainable talents from across the globe who have what it takes to rethink fashion.

Designers can apply for the Redress Design Award 2021 by 15 March here.