The doctoral students in Design at the Swedish School of Textiles are pushing the boundaries of what textile and fashion design can be. Working across diverse areas — from digital-only fashion and regenerative wool practices to caring objects, maintenance-driven heritage, and form transformative materials — they each contribute a unique viewpoint on how design shapes society, culture, sustainability, and emerging technologies. These quotes capture the breadth and depth of their ongoing explorations.

Recently, representatives from the Japanese automotive industry visited the Swedish School of Textiles in search for new textile talents. They met up with some of the graduating students in Textile Design who got the opportunity to pitch their work in hopes of being selected for an internship in Tokyo.

The Swedish Institute has granted funding to the University of Borås for two projects that will contribute to Ukraine's reconstruction and strengthen the country's close relationship with the EU.

This year’s award goes to Louise Linderoth, a fashion designer who challenges norms and creates a more inclusive fashion industry, and Daniel Forsman, a city librarian who has redefined the role of libraries and is now preparing to take on the position of National Archivist.

What if a flat piece of fabric could suddenly bloom into a sculptural form? At the Swedish School of Textiles, Kathryn Walters has turned this idea into reality, developing woven textiles that transform themselves—shifting, twisting, and expanding into three-dimensional shapes.