ABOUT
Research / Design / Consultancy / Talks / Workshops
Exploring the role of new techologies and materials in the sustainable design arena
Founded by Elena Corchero — Technology Artisan and Innovation Strategist
Full LinkedIn profile Here — email Here — LONDON +44 (0) 7765 844 672
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AWARDS First Price "Best Use of Materials" Blueprint 2009 First Price "Technical Professional Jewellery" FAD 2007 First Price "Nesta Grant Award for Innovation" Nesta Starter for six 2009 Commendation "UK Fashion Young Creative Entrepreneur" British Council 2009 Second Price "Sustainability Next Top Model" Do the Green Thing 2010 Second Price "New Creative Ventures" London Business School 2006 Third Price "Eco price for creativity" EcoPrice Scotland 2007 |
BACKGROUND Founder of the term "Technology Artisan" Expert on wearable technology and smart materials MIT Media Lab Europe — Former Research Associate Distance Lab — Former Senior Research Associate Holds MA Textile Futures — Central St Martins College of Art and Design |
COMMISSIONS
Aug'10 Lost Values debuts collection in Louisiana Museum of Modern Art 
25 Aug '07 Saturday at the Round House, 2-5pm. Latest designs from young designers followed by discussions and feedback with industry professionals from both design and retail backgrounds. |
TALKS
Jul'11 Showcase at the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames 
May'11 Guest Speaker: Technology Artisan Talk at Bucks New University sponsored by NADFAS 
Mar'11 Creativity & Innovation in Business Conference 
16 Jul – 13 Dec'09 
Nov'07 – Feb'08 Climate Cool Touring exhibition by ReDesign for British Council |
PUBLICATIONS |
HONORS
23 – Jan'12 Invited lecture at Center for Design Innovation at Glawgow School of Art 
Oct'09 
21 Feb'09 UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the year. British Council commendation |
WORKSHOPS
15 – 19 Jul'09 
25 Feb – 02 Mar'09 PROCEDER: Canarian ecodesign program for sustainable local development |
