I have an interest in fashion design and what to know how technology is changing the field of fashion and product design?
I looking at several fashion programs (fashion institutes and public universities). I want to be sure that I will be exposed to technology that is used in fashion industry. #fashion #fashion-design #apparel-and-fashion
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Hannah’s Answer
Hi Avery, I'm so excited to hear that you have an interest in fashion design and tech. I would suggest that you start following some blogs/websites and reading some articles about wearables. Here are just a few resources to get you started:
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/fashion-tech
http://www.cnbc.com/2013/06/28/Future-Fashion:-10-Wearable-Tech-Trends-to-Watch.html
http://www.thesnugg.com/The-Combination-of-Fashion-and-Technology-Past-Present-and-Future.aspx
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelarthur/2016/06/30/the-future-of-fashion-10-wearable-tech-brands-you-need-to-know/6487eb584852
Nancy’s Answer
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Jaye’s Answer
Hi Avery, this is a great question! If you are planning to pursue a career in fashion design, then would suggest you learn how to use CAD applications such as Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign may also be useful applications to know. As well as Adobe Illustrator, then you want to learn how to use patternmaking and grading software...most design schools have partnerships with companies that provide this type of software...so look at programs that have partnerships with either Gerber and/or Lectra so you can gain maximum exposure to these tools. Finally, PLM may be useful as many designers have to add their designs and/or help create tech packs using PLM. PLM stands for Product Lifecycle Management and is primarily used by product developers and managers, but designers and technical designers are often expected to input data into the system. As useful as technology is...nothing can replace knowing how to create designs without the use of technology...so be sure your program will teach you fashion illustration as well as pattern drafting/grading...by HAND. I hope this is helpful...Good Luck:)!
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