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Paper Title: Exploring the Potential of Experiential Learning Spaces to Enhance Usability, Sustainability, and Craft-Centric Innovation
Authors Name: Ms. Garima Raj , Dr. Garima Bhalla
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Abstract: The emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and heritage preservation has positioned India’s textile sector at a pivotal moment of transformation, aligning with the vision of Virasat aur Vikas and the developmental goals of Viksit Bharat 2047. As design education evolves, there is a growing need to integrate usability with environmentally responsible material practices and indigenous craft knowledge, reflecting the functional, sensory, and emotional dimensions of textile use (Ashby & Johnson, 2013; Gwilt, 2014). Experiential Learning Spaces (ELS) provide a relevant pedagogy by enabling learners to engage directly with traditional techniques and sustainable materials. Experiential Learning Spaces (ELSs) have emerged as collaborative ecosystems where designers, technologists, users, and manufacturers co-create solutions that are functional, inclusive, and emotionally engaging. These spaces support iterative (cyclical process of prototyping, testing, analyzing, and refining a product or idea) development and participatory design by integrating digital tools, material experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This study explores the potential of Experiential Learning Spaces to enhance usability in Design Education particularly in Textile Design, drawing upon secondary data by reviewing academic and industry contexts. This study explores how Experiential Learning Spaces (ELSs) integrate user feedback, co-creation strategies, and design thinking methodologies to address functional, sensory, and emotional aspects of design. The opportunity to experiment with sustainable, adaptive, and smart materials allows for the development of responsive products that meet a wide range of user needs. These practices contribute to reducing complexity in development cycles and increasing the effectiveness and relevance of final design outcomes. The study identifies key benefits and challenges in adopting innovation spaces, including stakeholder engagement, scalability of co-created outputs, and integration into mainstream workflows. Despite these challenges, the findings suggest that when usability is treated as a core design value, Experiential Learning Spaces can significantly improve product quality and user experience. This study positions Experiential Learning Spaces as vital platforms for promoting usability-driven innovation in design Education. Their interdisciplinary, participatory, and technology-enabled structures align with broader goals of inclusive and sustainable design futures.
Keywords: Experiential Learning Spaces; Craft-Centric Innovation; Sustainable Textile Practices; Usability; Circular Design & SDGs
Cite Article: "Exploring the Potential of Experiential Learning Spaces to Enhance Usability, Sustainability, and Craft-Centric Innovation ", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.c45-c51, April-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2604280.pdf
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