WASTE UPCYCLING IN THE NEW NORMAL ERA INTO CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE DESIGN

Abstract

The purpose of this academic article is to study manufacturing leftover management in Thailand. The studied information derived from books, academic articles, magazine articles, including creative designs by designers and artists, both domestic and international. This study found that the manufacturers would sort and keep the leftovers after the production process, as they were considered as fresh materials, without contamination. Thus, these leftovers have become valuable for the designers and artists to create their works by developing in a creative way. This solution of resource and environmental problems was completely different from the past; from recycling to upcycling. Also, our society has stepped up to the New Normal which also affected our tendency and thought. The leftover upcycling would lead to the distinct design guidelines and bring about the contemporary creative works.