Cassie Quinn
Textile innovator and educator
Textile and biodesigner, founder of CQ Studio
“I was blown away at learning how much you can reduce your impact and carbon footprint at the stage raw materials. As a textile designer, it showed me how I can contribute and create positive change.”
After completing her bachelor’s degree in Fashion textiles, Cassie Quinn felt frustrated by the greenwashing and contradictions in fashion. This led to an exploration of biodesign led and the founding of regenerative design studio CQ Studio, which recently was awarded the prestigious Mayor’s Entrepreneur Award.
Alongside the development of materials and textiles, Cassie also delivers educational workshops for schools, corporations and members of the public to help educate them about sustainable textile processes and why they are important.