welcome to

ARCATU 2025

welcome to

ARCATU 2025

ICAADS 2025

International Conference on Applied Arts, Design, and Sustainability

Theme:

Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Art, Design, and Creative Industries

Overview

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.

 

Objectives:

  • Foster multidisciplinary collaboration between artists, designers, and sustainability experts.
  • Promote innovative and sustainable design practices.
  • Showcase research and innovation from Accra Technical University and beyond.
  • Encourage knowledge exchange between academia, industry, and creative professionals.
  • Support emerging researchers and innovators in applied arts and design.
  • Enhance ATU’s role as a hub for sustainable design and creative industries in Ghana and West Africa.

Conference Tracks

ICAADS 2025 welcomes submissions in the following areas:

 

  • Sustainable Design and Innovation
    • Eco-friendly materials and sustainable product design
    • Circular design principles in fashion, architecture, and digital media
    • Sustainable practices in textile and fashion industries

 

  • Creative Arts and Digital Media
    • The role of digital media in promoting sustainability
    • Art and design for social change and environmental advocacy
    • Virtual and augmented reality applications in sustainable design

 

  • Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Development
    • Preserving traditional arts and crafts in the modern era
    • Indigenous knowledge and sustainable creative practices
    • Community-driven art projects for sustainability