We demonstrated that digital tools can substantially reduce physical prototypes, increase creative experimentation, and improve user-centred design through inclusive and diverse representation. The cohort of students (same group for all three years) developed new skills in virtual prototyping, scanning, and immersive technologies, gaining confidence through scaffolded learning. Educators expanded their didactical methods to support digital literacy and critical awareness. The project strengthened international collaboration, improved knowledge sharing, and led to broader dissemination through events, workshops, publications, and exhibitions. We also identified gaps in assessment, digital ethics, and long-term digital adoption, contributing valuable insights for future education and policy.
We applied for Me You Us to address urgent sustainability challenges in the fashion industry, such as overproduction, waste, standardised sizing, and lack of representation. The aim was to explore how digital 3D technologies could support a green transition, social inclusion, and cultural diversity while equipping future designers with relevant 21st-century skills. The three HEIs recognised different levels of digital readiness and the need to strengthen digital pedagogy across programmes. By collaborating with leading industry partners, we wanted to create accessible, up-to-date learning material and ensure that students and educators could bridge traditional craft with emerging digital tools, supporting lifelong learning and future employability.