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Publications

· Noer, M., Patel, A. From Near, Not Far: A Case Study on Regional Textile Production in: The Design School in Sustainable Transitions, Lab for Sustainability & Design, Design School Kolding, Denmark (Forthcoming)

· Patel A. (2022). Chapter 7 Conscious, Collaborative Clothing: A Case Study on Regenerating Relationships within the Khadi Value Chain in: Gardetti MA, Muthu SS (eds) Handloom Sustainability & Culture, vol 3, Springer, Singapore, pp 135–164. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5967-6_7

· Hasling K.M., Ræbild U., Herttua I., Patel A. (2020). Material Pathways. Narrating materials in design for sustainability (tool). Design School Kolding.
ISBN: 978-87-93416-45-1

Teaching & Guest Lectures

· Lecturer. MA Sustainable Fashion & Systems
Istituto Marangoni – London, UK (2024)

· Guest Lecturer. Journey to the Source: Alongside Regional Textile Systems
Istituto Marangoni – London, UK (2024)

· Project Manager. The Khadi Project
Chelsea College of Arts (University of the Arts) – London, UK (June-Oct 2023)

· Guest Lecturer. Bridging Sustainable Strategies & Design
Design School Kolding – Denmark (2021)

Conference Presentations & Talks

· Webinar speaker. New Landscapes India
British Council & Fashion, Textile and Technology Institute (UAL) – 2024

· Webinar speaker. Circular Khadi. From Waste to Weave: Bridging Circular Economy & Heritage Textile Systems
Khadi London, Where Does It Come From?, Khamir & Conserve India – 2024

· Panel Moderator. A Conversation on Regenerative Fibres: The Past, Present and the Future &
Responsible Business: Stories of Natural Fibres From Across the World
Threads of Change at The Nehru Centre – London (2023)

· Panelist. Building Collaboration into Education & Regenerative Fibre and New Economics 
The Festival of Natural Fibres at Craft Central – London (2022)

· Seminar speaker. How Should a Design School Act in the Green Transition?
LAB for Sustainability & Design at Design School Kolding – Denmark (2021)

· Panelist. What Comes After Circular Economy? Intro to Regenerative Business
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair – Denmark (2021)

· Webinar speaker. Justice & Design
University of Southern Denmark & Design School Kolding – 2021

· Webinar speaker. Shift, Leap, Act: Sustainability and Design
Design School Kolding – Denmark (2020)

· Speaker. A.R.T (Alter, Repair,Transform) programme in partnership with LEE jeans
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair – Denmark (2019)

Consultancy

· Khadi London – London, UK (2020-Present)
Research & Development, Event Co-ordination, Facilitation & Design

· Istituto Marangoni – London, UK (2024)
Exhibition Co-ordination & Curation

· Kullvi Whims – Himachal Pradesh, India (2022-2023)
Design & Sustainable Strategies

· Festival of Natural Fibres, Craft Central – London, UK (2020-2022)
Event Conceptualisation & Co-ordination, Graphic Design, Facilitation

· Make a Mark, Community Couture X British Council – UK/India (Jan-March 2022)
Textile/Garment Design & Research