Event Description
Join us for the Grand Finale of the Conscious Design Series – Tuesday 17 June 2025, 11:30am In-person at Belfast Met E3 Campus, Belfast
Join us for the final event in the Conscious Design Series — a five-part journey exploring how businesses can embed sustainability into their design practices. This finale brings it all together through practical tools, fresh inspiration, and meaningful connections.
What’s Happening:
The session will take the format of an
Interactive Workshop: Create Your Sustainability Manifesto
Led by Karishma and the Conscious Design team, this hands-on session will guide you through building a personalised sustainability manifesto for your business. Materials and templates will be provided.
and will include Guest Speaker: Deirdre Williams, Stitch Saves Nine
With decades of experience in fashion and textiles, Deirdre leads Stitch Saves Nine — a consultancy focused on skills, circular design, and sustainable start-up support. She manages Derry’s Fashion & Textile Design Centre and contributes to WRAP’s Textiles 2030 initiative. www.stitchsavesnine.com | @stitchsavesnine
Featured Artist: Emily McIlwaine
Working with natural fibres and inspired by nature, Emily creates woven artworks using handspun yarns and natural dye pigments, drawing on Bauhaus influences.
www.emilymcilwaine.com | @emtextiles
Q&A Throughout the session there will be opportunities to ask questions and gain insights from our speakers on sustainable business practices and creative processes.
Lunch & Networking
After the session, stay for a relaxed networking lunch. Connect with fellow business owners, sustainability experts, and industry professionals.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance. This final event brings together the key themes of the series: sustainable design, practical implementation, and meaningful connections. Whether you’ve attended all sessions or are joining us for the first time, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to take action.
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