Employing Aluminum Foil As An Approach for Innovation in Shaping on Mannequin In Light of Sustainability

Abstract

The contemporary world is witnessing an increasing interest in environmental and sustainability issues, which has led to the development of new concepts in the fields of art and design, particularly fashion design. Hence, reconsidering the nature of the materials used and ways to employ them, to achieve innovation and reduce the negative environmental impact.

In light of the global trend towards sustainable design and the quest to reduce waste of resources, the employment of unconventional raw materials has become a fertile field for creativity and innovation. Humans seek to interact with the surrounding environment to attempt new experiences in a way that contributes to the development of new potentials and the ability to meet emerging needs.

The creative process usually focuses on the nature of the material, and we find that the more the designer knows about the material, the greater the integration of the artwork during implementation.

Aluminum foil is one of the simple materials with high potential, as it is lightweight, flexible, and able to retain shape, as well as its distinctive metallic luster. All these features make it an ideal material for design experiments on mannequins and add innovative aesthetic effects that reflect sustainable thought in the design process.

The research followed the descriptive experimental approach by identifying the properties of aluminum foil and experimenting with it on (satin and tulle) materials to change the surface features of these materials and obtain a new surface appearance using different methods, with application on mannequins to obtain innovative designs. The research concluded that aluminum can be used to create a range of clothing designs in light of the concept of sustainability.