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Name:《Roam》   Designer：Xiaoya Zhang   Mentor: Miao Wang，Xuemei Li，Zirui Qi

Fostering Innovative Thinking and Environmental Integration

In 2023, D&A Group and Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology’s School of Fashion Accessory joined forces to inject new vitality into the “Leather Material and Craft Technology” course. This cross-disciplinary collaboration not only demonstrates our firm commitment to sustainable development but also aims to inspire the younger generation’s boundless creativity, cultivate their awareness and understanding of sustainability, and lay a solid foundation for building a better future.

The “Leather Material and Craft Technology” Course

As a mandatory course for Product Design (Bag Design) at the School of Fashion Accessory, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, this course provides students with valuable opportunities to delve into leather materials. Throughout the course, students engage in a comprehensive process, including material selection, design, production, and presentation, which presents both challenges and rewards. This collaboration not only provides students with hands-on access to D&A Group’s wide range of product offerings, including D&A Edge Polymer’s bio-based water-based edge paint products and Lorence ‘s Eco-friendly Aqua Stain Series, but also allows them to integrate their professional expertise in fashion design and handcrafting skills from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. Consequently, students develop a deep understanding and practical ability in the sustainable development of leather craftsmanship.

Name: Museum Escape Diary   Designer: Wang Bingyi   Mentor: Miao Wang, Zirui Qi, Xuemei Li

D&A Group Empowers Student Creations with Eco-friendly Products

D&A Group, with its distinguished brands — D&A Edge Polymer and Lorence, offer an extensive selection of bio-based water-based edge paint products and eco-friendly Aqua Stain Series, respectively. These products incorporate advanced technologies, with a shared goal of reducing environmental pollution and resource consumption. Notably, the bio-based edge paint series out as an industry-first innovation, demonstrating a pioneering approach toward sustainable practices. By embracing these eco-friendly products, students can integrate environmental concepts into their creative process, fostering sustainable awareness and gaining practical experience. Additionally, the diverse range of colors in the eco-friendly product selection ignites creativity, inspiring students’ artistic vision and enabling the production of unique works of art.

Students utilize eco-friendly products from D&A Edge Polymer and Lorence to create captivating artwork

The cross-disciplinary collaboration between D&A Group and Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology is highly significant as it bridges the gap between academia and industry. This collaboration promotes the exchange of innovative thinking and knowledge, while raising awareness of sustainable development among the younger generation. By injecting new vitality into the industry, this collaborative model plays a crucial role in building a better future and driving innovation in sustainable leather craftsmanship. We firmly believe that this cross-disciplinary cooperation will inspire more individuals to focus on and reflect upon sustainable development, fostering expanded creative opportunities and collectively accelerating progress within the industry.