Keeping it in Play

By Matilde Petlund

Keeping it in play is a diploma project that explores how digital services can encourage people to extend the life of their clothes through care, repair, and sharing—challenging overconsumption and promoting sustainable behavior.

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Project type
Diploma project
Programme
Design
Fields of expertise
Service design
Interaction design
Year
2025

Supervisor:

Andrea Plesner

We have enough clothes on earth to dress the next six generations. How can we encourage more use of the clothes we already have and keep them in play?

At the heart of the project is "CLOSET", a conceptual digital platform that supports users in managing their wardrobes, facilitating repair, resale, rental, and sharing. The platform is built around the upcoming EU legislations, such as the Digital Product Passport and Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR),  speculating how these policies might enable new service ecosystems.

Aiming for a gradual shift in cultural norms, increase demand for supportive services, and influence how brands and policymakers respond.  

By linking user behavior, community engagement, and regulatory frameworks, the project envisions a cultural shift where garment longevity becomes a source of pride rather than inconvenience. The concept aims to bridge the intention–action gap and offers a vision for how brands and policymakers can support circular fashion practices. 


Contact

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Matilde Petlund / m.petlund@gmail.com

Published June 18, 2025 9:42 AM