Publications
· Noer, M., Patel, A. From Near, Not Far: A Case Study on Regional Textile Production in: The Design School in Sustainable Transitions, Lab for Sustainability & Design, Design School Kolding, Denmark (Forthcoming)
· Patel A. (2022). Chapter 7 Conscious, Collaborative Clothing: A Case Study on Regenerating Relationships within the Khadi Value Chain in: Gardetti MA, Muthu SS (eds) Handloom Sustainability & Culture, vol 3, Springer, Singapore, pp 135–164. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-5967-6_7
· Hasling K.M., Ræbild U., Herttua I., Patel A. (2020). Material Pathways. Narrating materials in design for sustainability (tool). Design School Kolding.
ISBN: 978-87-93416-45-1
Guest Lectures/Teaching
· Guest Lecturer. Journey to the Source: Alongside Regional Textile Systems
Instituto Marangoni – London, UK (2024)
· Project Manager. The Khadi Project
Chelsea College of Arts (University of the Arts) – London, UK (June-Oct 2023)
· Guest Lecturer. Bridging Sustainable Strategies & Design
Design School Kolding – Denmark (2021)
Conference Presentations & Talks
· Panel Moderator. A Conversation on Regenerative Fibres: The Past, Present and the Future &
Responsible Business: Stories of Natural Fibres From Across the World
Threads of Change at The Nehru Centre – London (2023)
· Panelist. Building Collaboration into Education & Regenerative Fibre and New Economics
The Festival of Natural Fibres at Craft Central – London (2022)
· Seminar speaker. How Should a Design School Act in the Green Transition?
LAB for Sustainability & Design at Design School Kolding – Denmark (2021)
· Panelist. What Comes After Circular Economy? Intro to Regenerative Business
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair – Denmark (2021)
· Webinar speaker. Justice & Design
University of Southern Denmark & Designskolen Kolding – Denmark (2021)
· Webinar speaker. Shift, Leap, Act: Sustainability and Design
Design School Kolding – Denmark (2020)
· Speaker. A.R.T (Alter, Repair,Transform) programme in partnership with LEE jeans
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair – Denmark (2019)
Consultancy
· Khadi London – London, UK (2020-Present)
Event Co-ordination & Co-ordination, Graphic Design, Facilitation
· Kullvi Whims – Himachal Pradesh, India (2022-2023)
Design & Sustainable Strategies
· Festival of Natural Fibres, Craft Central – London, UK (2020-2022)
Event Conceptualisation & Co-ordination, Graphic Design, Facilitation
· Make a Mark, Community Couture X British Council – UK/India (Jan-March 2022)
Textile/Garment Design & Research