Textiles design as a communicative tool to curb the spread of covid 19 in Ghana

Abstract

The study focused on using textile design as a communicating tool to curb the spread of COVID 19 in Ghana. The outcome of the result was discussed and analysed critically. The research was based on the qualitative research approach and made use of the art studio experimental and descriptive observational methods of research. The study revealed among others that, COVID-19 is global pandemic bedeviling many nations such as Ghana, however, the Ghana government has instituted various measures to curtail the spread of the virus. Also, the Ghanaian government is keen on enforcing preventive measures as a way of creating public awareness of the deadly nature of the virus and the need to stop its spread to preserve lives. Again, the study revealed the need for unique cloth prints to facilitate the education on the spread and curb of COVID-19 in Ghana. This project will enable other institutions to adapt this unique cloth print as their official cloth to help the mass production of this cloth sample for the education of the general public on the spread and preventive measures in the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana. Further recommendation is made for future research into exploring innovative cloth designs for solving other health issues bedeviling the country. This is to help promote the use of textile design as a communicating tool for educational purposes on health and other social issues.