TEXTILE ENGINEERING AND APPLICATION OF SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES: TEACHING-LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Abstract

The present work reports the results from the discipline "Introduction to Design and Fashion" in the Textile Engineering Course at UFSC, Blumenau campus. This project was developed in partnership with the Association of Blind People of Vale do Itajaí (ACEVALI) and aimed to develop assistive technology subprojects based on social interaction. The methodology combined bibliographic and field research with design principles, focusing on key concepts such as inclusive fashion and sustainability. Through interviews, several needs were identified, including the redesign of institutional uniforms, the creation of Paralympic goalball sports uniforms (used by some members), and the reorganization of the thrift store. Consequently, the subprojects produced institutional and goalball uniforms and reconfigured the thrift store. This project facilitated interaction between the university and the community, enhancing the participants' understanding of various aspects of sustainability, as well as Brazilian and regional art.