WHAT IS WOOL4SCHOOL?
Wool4School encourages budding designers to learn about the benefits and possibilities of Merino wool, showcasing creativity and innovation through design. Students create a unique design made from 70% Merino wool, taking inspiration from the Wool4School brief. From fashion design to architecture, visual arts and beyond, there are no limits to students’ area of design.
DISCOVER THE BRIEF
WOOL FOR THE FUTURE
Wool has been used for thousands of years, and as we look to the future, today’s designers have the opportunity to rethink how we use this versatile fibre.
The wool fibre is natural, renewable and biodegradable. It keeps wearers warm in winter, cool in summer and is being used across sportswear to fashion and even space travel.
Your challenge is to imagine what wool could be used for in the future. How might it be worn and designed to suit the next generation of style, technology and sustainability.
Explore how wool can lead the way into the future. You might consider:
• Future fashion: What will people wear in 2050?
• Sustainability: How can wool help reduce textile waste?
• Innovation: Can wool be used in new ways and with new technologies?
• Expression: How can you use wool to tell a story about the future you want to see?
Your design must include 1 to 4 pieces and be made from at least 70% Merino wool.
WOOL4SCHOOL BRIEF ARCHIVES
Looking for more inspiration? Browse our previous briefs to see what’s sparked ideas in the past.
How to work with Wool4School
Step 1
Register
Register for Wool4School to receive new updates and access to free resources. On registration, you will receive an email with a confirmation link. Click the link in the email to confirm your registration.
Step 2
Learning resources
Visit your dashboard to view learning resources. We recommend your students start their wool learning by completing the free, online Wool Appreciation Course via the Woolmark Learning Centre.
Step 3
Create Your Design
Explore the Wool4School design brief. Guide your students through learning about wool in design to progress toward creating a wool design portfolio. View past examples and free resources to inspire your students’ journey.
CATEGORIES&
DELIVERABLES
| Junior Designer Category Years 7 & 8 |
Mid Designer Category Years 9 & 10 |
Senior Designer Category Year 11 |
Aspiring Designer Category Year 12 |
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