Our Story
Wondering more on what our project is about? Check out more information below!
Mending Matters is an educational service that aims to teach teens and young adults in Nova Scotia how to mend and repair their clothing, while also educating them on existing sustainable fashion. Our service offers a range of skills and techniques to help people repair and upcycle their own clothing.
Why Nova Scotia?
Through research, it has been evident the importance of supporting a local economy. Focusing on that element as we are established in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia), it was important for us to target teens here, rather than worldwide.
Our Design Process
With Mending Matters, our design process involved a lot of research to make sure that our end product is the best it can be. We focused on using a magazine-style layout, and simple language to engage teens on our sustainable fashion topics. If something is too wordy or formal, it can be boring.
Our goal is to provide an enjoyable educational experience that is also informative and helpful.
To read more about our process, please visit our blog!
The Designers
Caitlyn Gass
Designer and Illustrator
I am a multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator focused on concept art, with a specialty in character design. Based out of Halifax, NS, my work is inspired by nature's bright colors, plus-size artists, and the many women in my family. My love for a character's story helps bring my projects to life.
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Katherine Costain
Designer
I am an emerging designer with specific interests in graphic design and editorial design. I draw inspiration from contemporary fashion and art, finding intuitive ways to combine my techniques with design. My diligence in meeting clients’ needs and creating strong design narratives are the driving forces of my practice.