Circular Design 101: Textiles
Textiles are everywhere—in our clothes, furniture, toys, and even tech.
In this hands-on, gamified 3-hour workshop, you’ll use a collaborative card-mapping method to reconstruct the textile lifecycle, uncover its social and environmental impacts, and brainstorm concrete actions. This session blends team play, systems thinking, and real-world case studies to turn insight into action.
What you'll do
A collaborative, mixer-style learning experience (move, meet, and map together).
Get a clear systems overview of the textile industry.
Practice circular design strategies for products, services, and operations.
Use simple decision aids to navigate trade-offs.
You’ll leave with
A bird’s-eye view of impacts across the textile system.
“Action Sprints” outcomes: tangible actions you can carry into your work, your projects, and your organization.
One clear commitment (your circular challenge) to implement post-session.
New connections—plus snacks & drinks.
A Certificate of Completion.
Who it’s for
Community members, students, designers, product and brand teams, educators, and entrepreneurs—anyone curious about making textiles more sustainable.
Agenda (3 Hours)
Welcome & Mixer
Mapping the Textile System
Impact Hotspots & Trade-offs
Action Sprints & Commitments
Price & Policies
Students: 20% discount (register with a student email or present a valid student ID at check-in). Use code STUDENT :) when registering.
Capacity is limited. ⚠️ Please register only if you are certain you can attend.
Refunds: No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the event.
Logistics
Duration: 3 hours. This is a cumulative experience. Please plan to attend from start to finish.
Venue: Circular Library, 1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.
About the workshop
Textiles Untangled is a nonprofit, research-based program by Green Donut, delivered worldwide in multiple languages to move people from awareness to action through head-heart-hands learning.
About the facilitators
Amandine Richard is an eco-designer and founder of recurvence, helping brands design within planetary boundaries. With experience supporting innovation at global names (e.g., LVMH, P&G), she brings an insider view on shifting fashion and beauty from linear to circular through fun, hands-on workshops like Textiles Untangled.
Alexandra Farah is a multidisciplinary designer and climate advocate who utilizes regenerative design and storytelling to inspire action and spark innovation. With an MSc in Regenerative Studies and a background in global media campaigns, she works to shift narratives—reframing how we utilize our resources to create ecological impact. She brings this vision to life by collaborating with land and ocean stewards, designers, policymakers, and organizations to build more climate-positive systems that benefit both people and planet.
About Circular Library
CIRCULAR LIBRARY, a circular fashion collaboration platform located in Venice, CA, embodies the principles of circularity and sustainability. The store’s offerings extend beyond merchandise, including upcycling workshops, networking events, and narratives promoting sustainability.
Learn more at instagram.com/circularlibrary.
About recurvence
At recurvence, we make sustainability actionable—bridging ambitious circular goals with practical steps. Through workshops and expert guidance, we turn complex challenges into collaborative pathways so teams can build resilient, circular ventures.
Learn more at https://www.recurvence.com/.