Nowadays, there is a pressing need to incorporate sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness. The fashion industry, characterized by resource-intensive consumption, significantly contributes to global sustainability threats. The authors proposed the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) to design and develop the Fashion Footprint application, an experience aimed at enhancing sustainability awareness and fostering behavioral change. The findings suggest that VR technology is valuable in promoting sustainability awareness and driving positive behavioral shifts in the fashion industry.

A virtual reality experience to raise sustainability awareness within the fashion industry

Elena Spadoni;Andrea Fiocca;Gianluca Zoni;Lina Maria Useche Infante;Lidia Cerutti;Paolo Maccarrone;Marina Carulli;Monica Bordegoni
2024-01-01

Abstract

Nowadays, there is a pressing need to incorporate sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness. The fashion industry, characterized by resource-intensive consumption, significantly contributes to global sustainability threats. The authors proposed the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR) to design and develop the Fashion Footprint application, an experience aimed at enhancing sustainability awareness and fostering behavioral change. The findings suggest that VR technology is valuable in promoting sustainability awareness and driving positive behavioral shifts in the fashion industry.
2024
2024 International Design Society Conference, Design 2024
virtual reality (VR), sustainability, behavioural design
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