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AI, Aesthetics and Conscious Fashion is an international summer program that takes students from Venice to New York to explore the future of fashion tech. This immersive two-week experience combines artificial intelligence, design thinking, and innovation to rethink how fashion is designed, produced, and experienced.
The first week takes place at the H-FARM Campus near Venice, where participants explore the digital transformation of the fashion system through hands-on workshops, case studies, and collaborative activities. From AI and 3D prototyping to immersive technologies, students gain a critical and informed understanding of the sector, working in teams on real-world challenges while developing key skills that balance aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.
The second week unfolds in New York City at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally recognized institution at the crossroads of fashion, creativity, and technology. Students engage with emerging technologies and design thinking while exploring the city’s unique fashion ecosystem. Inspired by the concept of Genius Loci, participants experience the Garment District’s network of local manufacturers and suppliers, visit key cultural institutions such as the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum, and discover innovative apparel hubs at Brooklyn Navy Yard—gaining a holistic view of fashion’s heritage and future.
The program culminates in the presentation of a concrete fashion tech project, showcasing a conscious approach to design and a new generation of creatives ready to lead the evolution of the industry.
During the first week at the H-FARM Campus, participants explore the digital evolution of the fashion system through AI, 3D prototyping, and immersive technologies, developing concepts that blend aesthetics, functionality, and conscious production.
The second week takes place in New York, a global capital of fashion and innovation. Here, learning comes to life through a real-world wearable technology challenge and an immersion in the city’s creative ecosystem: studio visits, cultural cross-pollination, and urban inspiration become an integral part of the learning experience.
From Italy to the United States in a single program: multicultural teams, international instructors, and a continuous dialogue between European tradition and New York experimentation, all aimed at designing the future of fashion tech with a global and conscious vision.
The program provides theoretical and practical skills to understand and reinvent fashion through AI, design, and emerging technologies.
The program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students aged 19 to 24 who are interested in fashion, technology, design, and digital innovation. It is ideal for those who want to explore the future of fashion tech by combining creativity with technological skills, and who are motivated by hands-on, immersive experiences in international settings such as Venice and New York. No specific background in fashion or technology is required—just curiosity, openness to cultural exchange, and a drive to shape the future of fashion.
The H-FARM Campus is much more than a physical space: it is a true ecosystem designed to inspire students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone eager to engage with the future. Located just steps from the Venetian lagoon, it is an open environment where education, technology, and creativity come together every day.
During the AI, Aesthetics and Conscious Fashion program, you will live and learn in a space designed to stimulate innovative and entrepreneurial thinking. The Campus features buildings dedicated to education, event rooms, a conference hall, a library, and collaborative spaces where you can work in teams, engage with mentors, and develop your ideas.
During breaks, you can relax or stay active across over 5,000 sqm of outdoor green spaces and 1,600 sqm of indoor facilities, with sports activities ranging from padel and rugby to skateboarding and beach volleyball. A young, active, and international community will accompany you throughout the bootcamp.
H-FARM Campus is also a model of sustainability: self-sufficient for 85% of its energy needs, it promotes green mobility with electric vehicles, bike-sharing, and charging stations. Innovation and environmental responsibility coexist in a space designed for the future.
During the week in Italy, you will stay at Marina.
Located in the magical Venetian lagoon, Marina is a true oasis just minutes from the H-FARM Campus (2 km away). Two recently renovated barchesse—overlooking what was once the main port connecting Portegrandi and Venice—house apartments equipped with all modern comforts.
Here, students can experience campus life in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where it’s possible to share not only their studies but also their passions.
Digital tools & historical context
Morning
D-air lab company brief
Afternoon
History of fashion and technological advancements
Case studies of successful fashion tech brands
Hands-on practice: principles of AI design and image creation with AI starting from a 3D rendering
Practice with AI tools for fashion design (Rasberry, Miro and other tools)
AI, immersive tech & project ideation
Morning
Hands-on learning with Rasberry, Miro, Gamma and other tools, with a focus on wearable garments
Digital fabric design with Adobe Firefly
Visual research and project ideation for the D-air prototype
Afternoon
Working on the D-air presentation
Innovation ecosystem & project review (industry engagement, company visit)
Morning
Review of the D-air presentation
Afternoon
D-air company visit
Cultural heritage
Morning
Site visit to Palazzo Mocenigo or Tessitura Bevilacqua
Afternoon
Site visit to Fortuny
Innovation ecosystem & industry engagement (company visits)
Visit to the Biennale of Venice
Full-day visits to companies within the H-FARM Network, representing relevant case studies in the fashion industry
Foundations of fashion tech & design thinking (theory and practice)
Welcome session
Students present the current progress of their projects
Students continue working on their projects
Garment District tour
Digital tools, art, & historical context
Guided tour of the fashion exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Visit to the Guggenheim Museum
AI, immersive tech, & project ideation (theory & practice)
Students continue working on projects using AI platforms
Special collections visit
Group work focused on concept development
State-of-the-art production facilities & historic industrial district (experiential)
Site visit to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the historic industrial district of DUMBO, Brooklyn
Students work on finalizing their projects
Practice presentations
Final presentations
Teams present their final projects to DTech and D-air Lab (virtual session)
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