Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD) is actively working on the implementation of the international project “3D Printing for Sustainable Textiles and Fabrics (3DP-STeF)” under the “Digital Europe” programme.

On 13 February 2026, a key event took place at KNUTD as part of the project: a focus group meeting to collect analytical data for the development of Master’s degree programme “Sustainable Fashion Design with 3D Printing”.

The discussion brought together representatives of the academic community and the real sector of the economy. Scientists from two leading universities – KNUTD and Khmelnytsky National University (KhNU) – took part in the discussion, as well as experts from two faculties of KNUTD: the Faculty of Arts and Fashion and the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

The meeting was moderated by the Project Manager from KNUTD, Professor Natalia Pervaia of the Department of Fashion Technology, co-moderated by the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oleksii Volianyk, and the Secretary was Associate Professor Oleksandr Manoilenko from the same department.

Experts and focus group participants joined the discussion: Liudmyla Halavska – Professor of the Department of Fashion Technology at KNUTD; Tetiana Dzykovych – Associate Professor of the Department of Fashion Technology at KNUTD; Mark Zalyubovsky – Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KNUTD; Oksana Mykhailovska – Associate Professor of the Department of Fashion Industry in Light Industry at Khmelnytsky National University; Andriy Orobchenko – Head of the CAE/IoT/AR Department at the engineering company Technopolis; Tymofiy Lypsky – Head of the footwear company LITINI.

During the meeting, the experts focused on shaping the profile of the future master’s degree student. Particular attention was paid to the following aspects: technical and creative competencies, including the need to master CAD/CAM systems, 3D scanning, and reverse engineering skills; sustainable development and “green” skills, such as the use of eco-materials, recycled raw materials, and print optimisation to reduce waste; and the curriculum content, specifically defining a list of compulsory modules, laboratory sessions, and practical work that will enable students to operate at the intersection of design and engineering.

Following the discussion, a consensus was reached that the modern fashion industry requires “designer-engineers” capable of integrating aesthetic vision with in-depth knowledge of materials science and the technical capabilities of additive manufacturing technologies.

The findings of the focus group will serve as a foundation for the development of updated curricula and teaching materials, enabling KNUTD to educate world-class specialists who can contribute to the digital transformation of the light industry.

Together towards victory and the innovative development of Ukrainian education!

26.02.2026