Before the IMASUS Material Directory, Learning Modules, case studies, toolkits and workshop support application reached their current form online link, they went through an important phase: evaluation, reflection, and improvement.
As part of Work Package 2 (WP2), the consortium carried out a structured feedback process to ensure that the materials were not only academically solid, but also practical, accessible, and relevant for real users, from VET learners to designers and textile professionals.
A Collaborative Feedback Phase
We approached this phase as a collaborative exercise across the partnership.
Each partner collected:
- Internal feedback from staff and collaborators
- External feedback from VET trainers, learners, designers, SME owners, and other stakeholders
Rather than evaluating in isolation, this process allowed us to test the materials across different contexts, expertise levels, and countries, which was essential for a project built on accessibility and knowledge sharing.
To support this, we shared draft materials, including the stakeholder report, material directory, learning modules, and the platform prototype, along with access to the demo website.
What We Learned
The results were clear: the foundation was strong.
Across both internal and external evaluations, participants:
- Found the materials clear and relevant
- Confirmed alignment with the project’s objectives
- Valued the combination of research and practical application
- Expressed interest in using and sharing the resources
This was an important moment for the project. It confirmed that WP2 was delivering what it set out to do: translating complex research into accessible, usable knowledge. At the same time, the feedback gave us something even more valuable: direction for refinement.
From Feedback to What You See Today
This evaluation phase directly shaped the materials that are now available online.
It allowed us to move from well-developed content to polished, user-focused resources.
At the same time, the process remained open. While the evaluation was underway, we continued refining the modules and platform, integrating recurring feedback before finalising the WP2 outputs and preparing translations.
Why This Step Matters
Evaluation is often seen as a final checkpoint, but for IMASUS it was part of the design process itself.
WP2 was always intended to create an open educational knowledge base, one that connects academic research with the real needs of the fashion and textile sector.
To do that, it needed input from the very people who would use it.
This phase ensured that the materials were not just informative, but usable, adaptable, and relevant across contexts.
Looking Ahead
With this phase completed, WP2 now stands on a solid foundation, refined through collaboration and ready to support learning, teaching, and experimentation in sustainable fashion.
And while the materials are now live, the process behind them remains ongoing: listening, improving, and building a shared knowledge base for a more sustainable future.