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<p>This is an open access book.</p>Theme:<p>Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Art, Design, and Creative Industries</p>Overview<p>ICAADS 2025 is a premier international platform that brings together experts from applied arts, design, and sustainability to explore innovative solutions for a better future. The conference is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and to push the boundaries of creative expression while ensuring ecological and social responsibility.</p><p> </p><p>Objectives:</p><ul> <li>Foster multidisciplinary collaboration between artists, designers, and sustainability experts.</li> <li>Promote innovative and sustainable design practices.</li> <li>Showcase research and innovation from Accra Technical University and beyond.</li> <li>Encourage knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and creative professionals.</li> <li>Support emerging researchers and innovators in applied arts and design.</li> <li>Enhance ATU’s role as a hub for sustainable design and creative industries in Ghana and West Africa.</li></ul> Conference Tracks<p>ICAADS 2025 welcomes submissions in the following areas:</p><p> </p><ul> <li>Sustainable Design and Innovation<ul> <li>Eco-friendly materials and sustainable product design</li> <li>Circular design principles in fashion, architecture, and digital media</li> <li>Sustainable practices in textile and fashion industries</li></ul> </li></ul> <p> </p><ul> <li>Creative Arts and Digital Media<ul> <li>The role of digital media in promoting sustainability</li> <li>Art and design for social change and environmental advocacy</li> <li>Virtual and augmented reality applications in sustainable design</li></ul> </li></ul> <p> </p><ul> <li>Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development<ul> <li>Preserving traditional arts and crafts in the modern era</li> <li>Indigenous knowledge and sustainable creative practices</li> <li>Community-driven art projects for sustainability</li></ul> </li></ul> <p></p>