This is a joint online course offered by Metropolia UAS (Helsinki) and AMFI (Amsterdam) as part of the U!REKA collaboration, open to Master’s students, advanced Bachelor students and life-long learners. The course explores the cultural, technological and ethical dimensions in the fashion industry as it shifts towards digital futures.
Through independent study and virtual group activities, students critically engage with topics such as AI-assisted design, virtual garments, data-driven fashion and sustainability in the digital and phygital realm. Emphasizing responsible innovation and aligned with the U!REKA Centre of Expertise Transition to Circular Society, the course provides learners with the theoretical knowledge by introducing to the key literature in the area and familiarizes with digital fashion practices. The course also fosters cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration. These together equip to envision and co-create more ethical, inclusive and sustainable digital fashion futures.
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree recommended but not necessary. This is a master level course (EQF 7), but advanced bachelor’s students can als take the course. The course is intended for students of fashion & clothing, digital fashion technology, fashion management, fashion studies, digital design, game design or similar. U!REKA staff members and lifelong learners with sufficient background in fashion or digital technology are also welcome.
Course dates
The course can be taken any time between 16 Februar – 31 December, 2026.
Explore the cultural, technological and ethical dimensions in the fashion industry as it shifts towards digital futures.