How Digital Fashion Is Cutting Waste, increasing efficiency and Boosting Creativity
This morning, I tuned into a YouTube Live hosted by Digital Fashion Week, and wow!! What a session. The event was a Masterclass titled "Design Smarter. Not Harder." It featured none other than Adriana Pereira founder of The Fabricant as the guest, arguably one of the most influential names in the digital fashion space today.
For those unfamiliar, The Fabricant is a pioneering digital fashion house based in Amsterdam, creating hyper-realistic, 3D garments that exist entirely in the digital world. Since 2018, theyâve been redefining what fashion means in virtual spaces; merging sustainability, self-expression, and cutting-edge technology. From collaborations with global brands to the development of AI-powered creation tools, their work offers a blueprint for where fashion is headed.
The session was moderated by Clare Tattersall, founder of Digital Fashion Week, which is quickly becoming a global hub for innovation at the intersection of fashion, technology, and Web3. With events in New York, London, and Paris, DFW is known for its hybrid runways, immersive exhibitions, and hands-on education for future-minded creatives.
What stood out to me in todayâs session was the emphasis on creative efficiency: how designers can integrate AI, digital pattern-making, and 3D workflows to accelerate product development while expanding artistic potential. But this wasnât just theory; it was a real, behind-the-scenes look at how The Fabricant operates and how designers of all levels can tap into these tools today.
As a sustainable fashion advocate and someone who was there when digital pattern-making software first emerged, I was especially excited to see how far the technology has come. What weâre witnessing now is the next evolution: from ideation, sketching, and digital draping, all in one seamless pipeline. You can even visualize how a garment will fall on a virtual body right after sketching, which revolutionizes the sample-making process by eliminating unnecessary waste both in fabric and time.
Of course, itâs not a perfect process for newcomers, but it's one that every designer should be carefully considering and researching. This is not just a trend, itâs a smart, scalable solution that will continue to evolve and make the designerâs workflow more fluid, precise, and sustainable. âDesign smarterâ isnât just a tagline, itâs a necessity in todayâs fast-evolving fashion industry.
I walked away feeling inspired, energized, and ready to explore the new creative possibilities this tech opens up. As an entrepreneur always researching emerging technologies, I was genuinely blown away. And as a consultant, I felt a responsibility to share what I saw because too often, mid-tier and small fashion businesses operate in silos, disconnected from tools that could radically enhance their work.
If youâre a designer, creative technologist, or just curious about where fashion is headed, I highly recommend checking out the session. The future of fashion isnât waiting, itâs already here.
A pseudonym is a fictitious name used to conceal someone's true identity. Traditionally, writers, artists, and performers have used them for privacy, safety, or creative expression.
In crypto, however, pseudonyms are also used by scammers and crypto has a serious scammer problem.
A couple of months ago, when frames were gaining traction and the Warpcast digital wallet was launched, I saw a post from @V asking for feedback on the mini apps. I had simple feedback: I'd feel more comfortable if the mini app developers were doxxed. I know that's a controversial take from a Gen X but here's my reasoning. As someone helping onboard Latin Americans into Farcaster, I'd hate for any of them to get scammed while using this protocol.Â
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAGENTA DAO ANNOUNCES NEW MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND SHARES VISION FOR A DECENTRALIZED FUTURE IN STREAMING AND MEDIA April 11, 2025
After an inspiring week of listening to powerful Twitter Spaces across Latin America, ranging from Ethereum Mexicoâs chatting about ETH Cinco de Mayo Hackatown
I remember 2021, when I first encountered NFTs and had to figure out Discord. I wasn't a gamer and had never used Discord before. The first time I opened the app, I got overwhelmed and closed it immediately. This happened five or six times before I forced myself to learn it. Once I did, I joined many projects, some were great, others terrible. In some I made money; others were run by inexperienced teams who mismanaged funds after a successful mint ultimately failed. And then there were the scams, some impressively deceptive.
Scammers would clone project websites and launch just before the real mint. They'd DM people on Discord claiming they were whitelisted early. Many fell for it, connected wallets, sent funds and got nothing in return. This happened to me with a $1,200 NFT, a horrible feeling I won't forget. Many people who were scammed left the space and never came back.
Fast forward to 2024: I discovered Warpcast. I joined on January 31st, but in my slow way of processing, I didn't actually become active until May 2024. The value proposition was compelling: a decentralized protocol (well, semi-decentralized, joking but not, u know). It felt exciting to be early. When they launched Warpcast Wallet, I thought it was revolutionary. Combining social media with a digital wallet could really simplify onboarding.
But then I wondered: is there any control over who can create mini apps? Since it's semi-decentralized and permissionless, could a scammer launch a mini app, hype it up, and then disappear with users' funds? That felt like a red flag. I don't keep much money in my Warpcast wallet, so it's not a big deal for me, but if the goal is growth, especially with new users, how are they protected from scammers? I want to onboard more people, but security remains a concern. Then again, maybe I'm overthinking it.
Then came FarCon! full of energy and showcasing great work from all the builders. The magic of meeting in real life reminded us why in-person connections beat online interactions. Unexpectedly, a scammer was exposed during the event. I wanted to write about this at the time but held back, not wanting to dampen the positive vibes.
For the record, I believe in second chances. We're all human and make mistakes, so everyone should have a chance to redeem themselves. In this case, the person had returned funds he stole a few years back and late last year helped build one of the best projects in the Farcaster. I won't name the project, as I'm not here to spread FUD. However, this individual was working under a different pseudonym than the one he used years earlier. Had he not shown up at FarCon, he might still be building under that new identity, with no one knowing he had previously attempted to scam his own team out of $350,000. A few weeks later, it seems that's all in the rearview mirror. But could that person now be using yet another pseudonym??
This past weekend brought disturbing news: someone was kidnapped in NYC for weeks, targeted for their crypto wallet. The victim, an Italian national visiting the NYC, was fortunate enough to escape. But serious questions remain: Did he know the real name of the person he was meeting for business? Did he tell anyone back home who he was meeting? Was he meeting someone's real identity or a pseudonym?
It's chilling to think what could have happened if he hadn't escaped. If he had known the person's real identity and his family had that information, or just a calendar entry with the name, they might have reported him missing sooner. Apparently, there's still a third suspect unaccounted for; do authorities even know that 3rd person's real name?
I understand that cryptography is fundamentally about privacy, but if someone is building mini-apps on a protocol intended for mainstream users, how do we ensure they're held accountable and don't simply disappear behind a pseudonym?
I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback!
: May 1st-4th, 2025 to H.E.R. DAO Mexico on Monday, and the Arbitrum LatAm Ambassadors on Thursday, our team at
is more energized than ever. The momentum within the Latin American Web3 community is undeniable.Â
From my previous article this week talking about Time Pieces' Good News Show hosted by Rachel W (still my favorite Space after four years of listening to social audio broadcasts), to conversations led by some of the most forward-thinking minds in the Latin American region from Mexico to Argentina, this week reminded me exactly why I joined Web3 in the first place. Itâs not just a technological shift, itâs continuing education, inclusion, and above all, hope. For many of us, itâs about building systems where creativity is valued and rewarded fairly.Â
With all this energy fueling us, weâre excited to step forward with a major announcement. Over the past few months, MAGENTA DAO has been quietly building in stealth mode, laying the foundation for a new phase of growth and community impact. Today, weâre proud to unveil the next step in our journey:
MAGENTA DAO MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
We are thrilled to introduce our Mentorship Program, aimed at students passionate about film and content creation, with a particular focus on animation in its early stages. We are actively onboarding students in Mexico, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Florida, and weâre inviting educators and institutions to review our proposal and provide feedback.
This is a living, evolving program and your insights are essential. We welcome private conversations and collaborations with schools to improve and refine the experience for students. Together, we can shape a program that genuinely supports and empowers the next generation of creators in Latin America.
MAGENTA DAOâs Mission and Vision
Mission Statement "To democratize the streaming industry through blockchain technology by empowering both content creators and viewers. Our mission is to foster innovation, inclusion, and transparency in media production and distribution enabling creators to directly benefit from their work, while giving the community a voice in platform governance."
Vision Statement "To become the leading decentralized platform for content streaming breaking down barriers between creators and audiences. We envision a world where creative work is rewarded fairly and accessibly, driven by community-led governance that promotes diverse and independent media landscapes across the globe."
As we open this new chapter, we want to make one thing clear: MAGENTA DAO is not just a platform, itâs a movement. A community dedicated to reimagining how media is made, shared, and valued. We are learning together, building together, and uplifting the next generation of talent across Latin America and beyond.
Weâd love to hear from you. If youâre interested in contributing feedback or learning more about our mentorship program or long-term vision, feel free to book a call with us. We also encourage you to follow MAGENTA DAO on Warpcast, the decentralized platform where weâll be engaging and compensating our community.
Weâre just getting startedâMAGENTA DAO is here, and weâre building with purpose.
