Fashion Kills
An experience on the cultural communication of design
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https://doi.org/10.34019/1984-0071.2025.v14.44901Keywords:
Design, Visual communication, Semiology, Sustainability, Contemporary cultureAbstract
Amidst the interconnection of contemporary society, design emerges as a meaningful language, transcending aesthetics and encompassing the creation of visual interfaces and communicative elements. Cultural studies, supported by theories of semiotics and communication, highlight the influence of theorists such as Jakobson, Morris, and Barthes, enriching the understanding of design as language. This study investigates the extent of language beyond verbalized signs, recognizing any means of interaction as an integral part of social communication. Employing a contemporary methodology, design is explored through examples such as the study "Fashion Kills," which documents the environmental impacts of the textile industry, demonstrating the aesthetic, symbolic, and pragmatic functions of design. The study illustrates how design can communicate cultural and environmental issues impactfully, reflecting on its integration and influence in global culture.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Pedro Paulo Ramalho, Vera Lúcia Moreira dos Santos Nojima, Luiza Novaes

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