12th Nov, 2025
The fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest polluters, responsible for up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable fashion aims to lessen this impact by considering the human and environmental costs of production and consumption. A key...
28th Oct, 2025
In recent years, the sport and performance clothing market has seen substantial growth, fuelled by the rising popularity of hobbies like running, hiking, and climbing. But now a new trend is reshaping the market – Gorpcore. First coined by The...
30th Sep, 2025
This week marks one year since the launch of the Professional Academy for Creative Enterprise (PACE) at the University of Leeds, School of Design. PACE was established to build on the School's long tradition of working closely with industry, while...
18th Aug, 2025
Design is so much more than a decorative layer; it’s a strategic force shaping how digital products perform, scale, and connect with users. Research from McKinsey’s Business Value of Design report shows that organisations with strong design capabilities outperform their...
2nd Jul, 2025
In today's rapidly evolving fashion landscape, brand visibility alone is no longer enough. To truly stand out in 2025, brands must establish genuine, resonant connections with their consumers. So far, several of this year's campaigns have shown that consumers are...