Open Loop

Disaster Recovery

Repurposing donated items into long-term usable garments for disaster recovery.Softgoods Construction, Modular Garments, System Design 

Seen in the RISD Grad Show, 2026. 
May 21-30th, 2026.  


Exhibit: Front View
During Open Hours
Jacket Prototype - Close Up
Section Introduction
Close Up: Pin Ups of Photos, Disasters, and Project Information
Exhibit: Alternate View


Done in collaboration with Aditi Vardhan. 

Division of work: 
Veronica: 
Ideation, Research, Interviews, 
Closet Visits, Prototyping, Sewing & Fabrication, 
Garment Design & Patterning, Gallery Installation

Aditi: 
Ideation, Research, Graphic Design, Photography

Featured in the Providence Journal: 
Highlights of the RISD Grad Show 2026 On the RISD Grad Show Website: Veronica Cargay, Open Loop

Completed: May 2026
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