Click here to download: DesignPiracy.pdfDesign piracy: A constructive controversy, Sara B. Marcketti
In Design Piracy: A Constructive Controversy by Sara B. Marcketti from Iowa State University, USA, students are encouraged to work cooperatively in small groups to debate the pros and cons of design piracy, considering the diverse points of view of designers, garment workers, manufacturers and consumers.
This teaching activity has been taken from Parker, L. and Dickson, M.A. (2009) Sustainable Fashion: A Handbook for Educators, Bristol: Labour Behind the Label. Download the whole publication here.
| 1. Level | UG |
| 2. Pre-requisite knowledge required by educators | C. Some knowledge of discipline required |
| 3. Pre-requisite knowledge required by students | C. Some knowledge of discipline required |
| 4. Number of students | 8-80 |
| 5. Length of time required | 50 to 60 minutes |
| 6. Type of activity | Group work, Discussion and debate |
| 7. Discipline | Business, Cross-curricular, Design |
| 8. Topics covered | Branding, Companies, Consumers, Prices |
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