A consulting firm by focused on innovative materials, processes, and trends in the fashion and design world.

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Consulting services

MADISONS - Innovative Materials, founded and led by Kristine Upesleja, believes that smart materials are the future of fashion and design. Drawing on deep expertise in material innovation, sustainability, and education, Kristine collaborates with brands and institutions to drive progress in this rapidly evolving field. She is available for consulting projects, workshops, and speaking engagements worldwide. Please visit the contact page to get in touch.

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education

Overview on Sustainability, Smart Fabrics, Wearable Technology, including Bio Fashion, 3-D, and more . . .

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engagement

Speaking Engagements, Writing Assignments and Editorials, and Planning and Curating Conferences, Workshops, and Webinars

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Strategy

Connections and Strategies to Work with Suppliers of Sustainable, Smart, and High-Performance Textiles, including Wearable Tech (i.e. AI, 3-D, LED)

 

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First project as Faculty Director of the Colors, Materials + Trends Exploration Lab (CMTEL) Thrilled to launch the new @vonholzhausen exhibit at @artcenteredu — part of @cmtel.artcenter rotating showcase of bio-based innovation, currently feat
Beautiful bookmarks made from homemade bioplastics by @imgloriachen for my Material Futures Class #artcentercollegeofdesign
Thank you @caltechedu for inviting me to be part of the informative panel with amazing leaders @ecocultcom @harmonysol
Say hello to the future of fashion with dissolvable smart textiles made from gelatin! 🌟🧪 Researchers at the ATLAS Institute have unveiled “biofibres” that dissolve in hot water, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional textiles
Incredible! Discover yet another #fashioninnovation with 3D Bio-Tissues (3DBT) and their revolutionary lab-grown leather! 🌿✨ This groundbreaking innovation transforms the leather industry by creating ‘tissue-engineered skin’ from cells t
🌿🚣‍♂️ Dive into the world of innovative materials with us! While not fashion, Sam Shoemaker's 15ft mycelium boat is a game-changer in sustainability and creativity. Curious to learn more? Head over to my blog, linked below, for the full scoop!
😱 Who knew fashion could be both jaw-dropping and planet-saving? Simplifyber is here to shake things up with their mind-blowing 3D-moulding process! 🌍♻️ Crafting biodegradable t-shirts and shoe uppers from cellulose, they're slashing waste and carb
🌟 Brace yourselves, trendsetters! (I know I had to.) The fashion scene just got a serious upgrade thanks to generative AI with TheNewBlack.ai 💫 This sleek web app is like your style sidekick, whipping up designs that are as fresh and unique as you
Yass! Stella McCartney and Veuve Clicquot have joined forces to unveil VEGEA: a grape-powered alternative to leather that's as eco-friendly as it is chic. 🍇✨ Crafted from renewable and recycled elements, it's a stylish nod to sustainability in fashi
🌱👗 Rootfull is changing the game with their #revolutionary plant root textile! 🌿 Using patent-pending tech, they're cultivating biodegradable materials for fashion and interiors. 💫 Transforming fibrous substrates into fresh, eco-friendly surfaces
🌾🥩 Hold onto your taste buds, because "beef rice" is here to shake up your plate! 🎉 Developed by the brilliant minds at Yonsei University, this groundbreaking creation merges lab-grown beef with rice grains, delivering a protein-packed,