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Creative exploitation of laser processing: A new toolbox for textile design (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Morgan, L. (2021, December). Creative exploitation of laser processing: A new toolbox for textile design. Paper presented at Print in Art, Industry and Science, Institute of Physics

In this talk, Laura will discuss her design-led research on innovative digitally-driven surface treatments for colouration, 3D finishing and surface design of materials. She has developed multiple new opportunities to harness infrared laser irradiati... Read More about Creative exploitation of laser processing: A new toolbox for textile design.

The light fantastic: Laser technology for textile surface coloration and patterning (2021)
Exhibition / Performance
Morgan, L., Shen, J., Kane, F., & Tyrer, J. The light fantastic: Laser technology for textile surface coloration and patterning. [Textile]. Exhibited at UK Pavillion, Dubai, UAE. 21 October 2021 - 23 October 2021. (Unpublished)

The consumption of water and energy used in current dyeing and finishing processes in the textile industry poses significant environmental concern. By offering alternative solutions to traditional textile wet processing through dry laser technology,... Read More about The light fantastic: Laser technology for textile surface coloration and patterning.

Laser textile design and finishing (2021)
Book Chapter
Morgan, L. (in press). Laser textile design and finishing. In Volume 10: Textile Futures. Bloomsbury Publishing

This entry discusses the state of the art in laser processing techniques for textiles beyond laser-cutting applications. It maps the use of laser technology for textile design with a focus on research that developed innovative digitally-driven surfac... Read More about Laser textile design and finishing.

Boro Repair Society x Kind Materials Research Exhibition (2021)
Exhibition / Performance
Morgan, L., & Heywood, R. Boro Repair Society x Kind Materials Research Exhibition. [Textile]. 13 September 2021 - 26 September 2021. (Unpublished)

What you wear ensures your survival, protects your modesty, reflects your character and identifies you with your tribe. Textiles are essential to humankind for these purposes; but we also need our textiles to support an environmentally regenerative a... Read More about Boro Repair Society x Kind Materials Research Exhibition.

Kind materials: Bio-digital textile design (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Morgan, L. (2021, March). Kind materials: Bio-digital textile design. Paper presented at Fifteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico

There are systemic problems with the way we design and use objects that contribute to a linear model of growth in the global economy. Resource use and consequent waste in textile manufacturing, distribution and end-use poses significant socio-environ... Read More about Kind materials: Bio-digital textile design.