Sonic Fashion

Fashion is primarily a visual ontology consisting of definitions, theory, and methods that are based on visual language.

This three years research project aims to expand the discourse of fashion by approaching it from a new and very different—sonic—perspective wherein sound is considered not as a negative aspect but as a potential source of a new theory and facilitator of the evolution of new methods.

As there is a lack of design methods for sonic textiles and sonic clothing, the research will be taking this direction for this specific research project.

The research is designed to explore and design new sonic textiles (year 1), investigate complex sonic expressions of the dress in relation to the body (year 2), and develop the methodological guidelines for designing the sonic expressions (year 3).

The mentioned components will result in the foundations for the unique design methods and tools that could be used for educational purposes.

The research will employ the most suitable methods, such as embodied design ideation, sound documentation, research workshops, co-creation with visually impaired people and students from textile and fashion design, sound and performance art.

Nevertheless, the research purpose to facilitate long-term effect—inclusive fashion education that would consider non-visual aesthetics as a part of the education program.