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What a fantastic, action-packed event! Last Friday we were at hosted by Kate Finlay, Andrew Browne and Ben Wilson, to showcase how Virtual Reality can be used in Design Education.

Across the day, we ran a series of VirtualSpeech and demonstrations to teachers and technicians from across the country, introducing them to the world of VR and how the technology can be used to support NEAs, design exploration and soft-skill development.

In the second half of the day, we also hosted ‘An introduction to Virtual Reality for Design Education’, an interactive workshop breaking down what Virtual Reality is, why schools and colleges need to utilise VR and how they can do so with the support of Mesh Training. A huge thank you to those that took part in the session and had a go with the bicycle back-pack activity! For those that weren’t able to attend, the session was recorded and we’re just in the process of patching all our clips together, so be sure to follow our page to watch it first when it goes live!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone next year in Nottingham!

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🟣The Big D&T Meet 2027
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🗓️Friday 9th July

From initial ideation to final design, can transform how your students develop, conceptualise and refine their ideas. In this latest ‘Design with me’ video by Anya, watch how her design of a Bike GPS rapidly develops, without losing its identity or her core design principals:

Investigate & Design: Synonymous with 2D sketching, VR enables her to rapidly ideate but also supports form exploration in 3D before she moves to CAD

Make & Evaluate: By sketching around a digital bike model at 1:1 scale, she can ensure her model is to the correct scale and also conduct initial ergonomic tests before moving to 3D printing and physical prototyping. In a collaborative space, she can also present her work to tutors and technicians to get their feedback instantly.

Want to experience this workflow firsthand? Come and see us for a live, interactive demonstration at;

The at De Montfort University this Friday 10th July (tickets sales have now closed)
Or at Pearson Labs in London for ‘The Future of D&T: VR, AI, 3D Printing and Beyond’ on Thursday 16th July.
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👉 Can’t make these events? Book a free, online demo with our specialist team today via the link below!

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During Graduate Fashion Week, our stand was buzzing with students and educators jumping into the headsets to try out our three core workshop pillars. We designed these sessions to show exactly how Gravity Sketch streamlines the entire design pipeline through three steps: Create, Collaborate, and Present.

Here is exactly what attendees got to experience:
CREATE: Silhouette Remix: Participants were tasked to explore how old garments can be used and manipulated to make something new
COLLABORATE: Virtual Fit Review: Attendees stepped into a shared virtual studio space to review a garment’s fit, leave live 3D annotations, and make design adjustments together in real time, proving how easily teams can eliminate physical sampling waste.
PRESENT: Showcase Curation: Participants learned how to build and curate their own immersive, digital exhibition spaces to present their final collections to buyers, tutors, or global audiences in a whole new way.
The feedback all week was incredible, with students completely blown away by how natural and efficient the digital workflow feels. 🚀

Want to bring these workshops straight to your university or college department for the upcoming academic year?

👉 Slide into our DMs or visit meshtraining.co.uk to book a live demonstration call with our team!

And that’s a wrap on Graduate Fashion Week!
What an absolutely incredible week it’s been. The energy at our stand alongside CAD for Fashion was unmatched, and we are still buzzing from all the amazing conversations.

The biggest highlight? Our live VR workshops and demonstrations were packed out all week long!

It was amazing to watch students step into the headset and be completely blown away by what you can do inside Gravity Sketch. Seeing that instant "lightbulb moment" as they realized they could create, collaborate, and present their designs in real time was unforgettable. Graduate Fashion Week proved that the next generation of creatives is more than ready to embrace digital-first, sustainable workflows. 🚀

A massive thank you to everyone who booked a slot, queued up to try the headsets, and shared their excitement with us.

If you were inspired by what you saw and want to bring these industry-standard VR workshops straight to your university or college department for the upcoming term, let’s talk! Drop us a DM or head over to meshtraining.co.uk to book a call. 🎓✨

Only 1 week to go until Graduate Fashion Week! ⏳🥽
Next week, the Mesh Training and CAD for Fashion teams are heading down to The Truman Brewery in London, and the final preparations are officially underway!

If you haven't planned your visit yet, make sure to find our stand from 15th–18th June. We are bringing the future of fashion design straight to the exhibition floor with live demonstrations and interactive mini-workshops!

Come discover how interlinking CLO3D and Gravity Sketch creates a faster, highly sustainable, and seamlessly collaborative workflow for both students and industry professionals. 🚀👗

Don't miss out on your chance to put on a headset, chat with our team, and experience a 1:1 scale virtual design studio firsthand!

🎟️ Time is running out to grab your tickets, secure yours via the link below! 👇

https://graduatefashionfoundation.com/

How can Virtual Reality add true value to the fashion design workflow? 👗

Releasing 10th of June!

Join Anya Wright and Erica Horne as they sit down to discuss how Virtual Reality is challenging and evolving current design pipelines.

In this talk, Anya and Erica will be diving into how Virtual Reality aids:

Real-Scale Collaboration: Gravity Sketch creates a shared digital space where teams can review garments at a true 1:1 scale, making communication clearer and fit reviews more efficient.

Sustainable Efficiency: By allowing designers to test bold ideas and adjust fits earlier in the process, VR drastically reduces global sampling waste and speeds up production timelines.

Future-Focused Innovation: While physical garments remain essential, integrating this immersive technology bridges the gap between digital workflows and sustainable industry innovation.

We’ll also be taking you inside Gravity Sketch for a live demonstration to showcase exactly how this 3D sketching and modeling software seamlessly integrates into a modern design workflow.

Whether you're an educator looking to future-proof your curriculum or a designer ready to streamline your pipeline, you won't want to miss this conversation.

✨ Keep an eye on our page this Wednesday for the full release link!

We had a fantastic time on Wednesday evening for the latest event, ‘How Technology is Reshaping Fashion!’

With a collection of fantastic talks by , FCIM, , Jen Bell and it was incredibly insightful to hear how the community is applying advanced and modern technology into their work to reduce waste and improve communication.

To conclude the evening, we ran a series of Gravity Sketch demos alongside , to give guests an experience of how VR can be utilised within the industry. This was just a glimpse of what we’ll be showcasing at Graduate Fashion Week in a few weeks time and we cannot wait to see you there!

A huge thank you to Tamily Cookson and the Collective team for putting on a great event! We can’t wait for the next event in June with Ceri White!

Check out the fantastic line up events at collective this summer here:
https://cdicollective.co.uk/events

Collaboration community

Say goodbye to vague sketches and lost notebook scribbles. Arkio lets you leave feedback exactly where it matters, pinned directly to the 3D model.

Every Issue logged automatically captures:

✅ A screenshot of the exact area

✅ The time it was created

✅ The priority level

Because it all saves to the cloud, your students leave every tutorial with absolute clarity on their next steps and a clear path for development.

🔗 Head to meshtraining.co.uk to book a free demonstration call with our specialist team and equip your students with industry-ready digital skills!

Gearing up for your final year presentations or an end of year expo? Now is the time to bring your designs to life with Arkio.

Built for the architecture, engineering and construction industry, Arkio lets you step inside your models at a 1:1 scale, spot layout issues and collaborate with your fellow students in a virtual studio environment.

Our end of term workshops are the perfect way to get hands-on with this software before the summer break. These sessions are held right at your university, giving you the skills needed for the next step in your career and a serious edge for your portfolio.

If you are part of an architecture society be sure to send this post to your committee members or your society group chat!

DM us to find out more or visit our site (link in bio) to book a session for your group today.



All models referenced in this video are property of Arkio.

We understand how challenging it can be to provide every student with the personalised feedback and interview practice they need to feel truly prepared.

That’s why we use VirtualSpeech to give students a realistic, experience to practice and prepare for their interviews and project presentations as many times as they need.

Through the platform, students get instant feedback on their performance, including tone of voice, pacing and clarity of delivery. It turns a massive logistical hurdle into a scalable and valuable solution, ensuring every student is ‘interview ready’ before they ever step into the real interview.

Interested in finding out more? Book a 1:1 demo with our team today via the link in our bio 💬 Or message us on WhatsApp: 07448 554035 to speak with us directly.
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