01/03/2023
Creating something new out of an item or series of items is a great way to use one’s creativity and upcycle unused articles into useable and stylish products. In the Duds to Dazzle contest, youth participants are challenged to create something new by repurposing a textile that no longer serves its original purpose.
Teams of 3 to 5 members will create a repurposed item from a predetermined textile. The teams will have 60 minutes to design and construct their product, which will fit into one of these three categories:
Wearable
Accessory/Jewelry
Non-Wearable
Each team will give a presentation to a panel of judges explaining their design process and the steps taken to create the end product, how the item would be cared for, safety precautions taken into consideration, the target audience and purchasing venue, and the price for sale of their created merchandise.
If you are interested in creating a team, please contact Kailey.
