Preserving Portuguese Heritage through Sustainable Design: TUI Care Foundation Supports Young Designers in Lisbon

Overview

The TUI Care Foundation launched the TUI Colourful Cultures Lisbon project. It helps young designers, aged 18 to 38, learn sustainable design. The project saves Portuguese heritage. It meets environmental and social needs. Lisbon faces strong tourism and change.

Addressing Tourism and Sustainability Challenges in Lisbon

Lisbon’s tourism grows fast. The city now sees stores lose local craft goods. Big factories send harmful items. These changes hurt Portuguese trade and culture.

The project counters this trend. It gives simple, clear training. It teaches sustainable product creation that honors heritage. It helps young people in need. It offers free tuition to 60 participants. Its modules cover circular design, fashion, natural fabric dyeing, packaging, marketing, digital design, interior design, and entrepreneurship.

Creative Hub and Public Engagement

In Lisbon’s Chiado district, a creative hub stands. Designers work side by side. They mix sustainable and old techniques. Each month, exhibitions show their work. These shows connect local artisans with tourism and visitors. Study visits to hotels, suppliers, and design events add practical lessons.

Impact and Vision

The project trains 115 young entrepreneurs. It runs 22 events to boost sustainable tourism. It supports the local economy with quality, local goods. It fights against imported souvenirs. It drives a steady change in Lisbon’s tourism and culture.

Partnership and Background

The project partners with TUI Care Foundation and Admirável Reino – Associação (Escola do Largo). This Lisbon non-profit works with culture and art. The work is part of the global TUI Colourful Cultures Programme. It helps creative people and saves cultural heritage worldwide.

About TUI Care Foundation

TUI Care Foundation is an independent charity. It works under TUI, a leading tourism group. It drives community growth, education, nature care, and lasting good in tourism spots.
Website: www.tuicarefoundation.com

This sustainable design project in Lisbon shows a clear path. It balances booming tourism with cultural care and green choices. It builds a new generation of designers. These designers will push real, sustainable local growth.

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