Author(s): Seixas, Sónia ; Félix, Maria João
Date: 2025
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10773/44699
Origin: RIA - Repositório Institucional da Universidade de Aveiro
Subject(s): Textile design; Textile learning; Active teaching-learning; Educational methods; Higher education in design; Portugal
Immersed in the weaves of design research, this study aims to weave through the threads of knowledge a deep and reflective understanding of Portuguese higher education specialized in textile design. In order to minimize the impact on the environment and protect the planet, the textile industry is undergoing a process of change that is metamorphosing production processes and business structures. To embrace change, textile designers must be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in a real environment. This requires the search for new and different forms of teaching that transcend traditional methods. Methodologically, an observational approach was adopted, interwoven through the evaluation of literature and interviews with experts in the universe under study, in order to promote reflection and inspire visionary perspectives on the topic under analysis. With an eloquent conclusion, the lack of higher education in textile design in Portugal is pointed out. To continue to weave a textile economy of the future, a teaching-learning model in textile design in close connection between industry and academia should be considered to prepare future textile designers to work with the ongoing changes.
