Cibap School of Design

Cibap School of Design positions itself as a practice-oriented educational institution where craftsmanship, design, and societal transitions converge. From its focus on future-oriented making and learning, Cibap connects education, research, and professional practice around contemporary challenges such as circularity, material innovation, and sustainable production. In this context, collaboration with external knowledge networks and sector initiatives fits naturally, contributing to the development of new insights and skills for students and professionals.

The collaboration with Cibap strengthens the connection between research, education, and practice within NewTexEco. With its strong focus on craftsmanship and making, Cibap contributes to the development and scaling of circular design practices, with particular attention to designing with existing materials and biobased resources.

Within the consortium, Cibap brings valuable expertise in practice-based learning and design-driven innovation. At the same time, NewTexEco offers an inspiring environment in which Cibap’s students and teachers can engage with current challenges related to circularity and sustainable production. This exchange contributes to educating a new generation of makers who actively shape a future-proof textile sector.