ABOUT
THE SMART TWIST OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN - LONDON
Research / Design / Consultancy / Talks / Workshops
+44 (0) 7765 844 672
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BRANDS
LFLECT - The Reflective Fashion Brand
ECOLORIUM- Emporium of color and ecofriendly products
ZIPPYKIT- The smart materials toy specialist
AUGMENDIT- Upcycling through digital Augmentation
AWARDS
First Price "Best Use of Materials" Blueprint 2009
First Price "Nesta Grant Award for Innovation" Nesta Starter for six 2009
First Price "Technical Professional Jewellery" FAD 2007
Commendation "UK 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
Founded by Elena Corchero - Innovation Strategist
Expert on wearable technologies and smart materials
Former MIT Media Lab Europe Research Associate
Former Distance Lab Senior Research Associate
Alumni MA Textile Futures Central St Martins College
Founder of the term Technology Artisan
COMMISSIONS

Aug'10
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Shop: Copenhagen
Lost Values debuts collection in Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

25 Aug '07
UK: London
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
UK: The Kingston Museum
Showcase at the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

May'11
UK: Bucks New University
Guest Speaker: Technology Artisan Talk at Bucks New University sponsored by NADFAS

Mar'11
SPAIN: Santander
Creativity & Innovation in Business Conference

16 Jul – 13 Dec'09
Disseny HUB Barcelona: Spain

Nov'07 – Feb'08
China: Shanghai, Jinhan Guangzhou, Chongqing
Climate Cool Touring exhibition by ReDesign for British Council
PUBLICATIONS
HONORS

23 – Jan'12
SCOTLAND: Glasgow
Invited lecture at Center for Design Innovation at Glawgow School of Art

21 Feb'09
UK: London Fashion Week
UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the year. British Council commendation
WORKSHOPS

15 – 19 Jul'09
Nederlands Media Art Institute: Amsterdam

25 Feb – 02 Mar'09
SPAIN: Tenerife
PROCEDER: Canarian ecodesign program for sustainable local development