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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Apparel Design"”.
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Integration of computer aided design (CAD) technology in apparel design curricula
… to determine the efficient use of computer-aided design (CAD) systems in the design curriculum, and to investigate the current use of CAD at other colleges and universities in the United States with apparel design programs. A questionnaire was administered to students enrolled in a computer-aided …
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From Inspiration to Garment Ideas : Elucidating the Threads of Inspiration in Apparel Design Ideation
… I explore the phenomenon of inspiration in the apparel design processes of both experts and craft education students, particularly during the early conceptual phase of the design process. The theoretical foundation is grounded in the view of design as a creative, problem-solving process …
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Examining the lived experiences of American cosplayers with disabilities: Apparel needs and motivations
… retailers (e.g. Tommy Hilfiger) offer adaptive apparel contributing to a lack of options for alternative aesthetics [4]. Cosplayers dress as fictional characters from pop culture and make custom garments using techniques like sewing, 3D printing, foam, and more [3]. Prior cosplay research …
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Marketing to the U.S. Hispanic Consumer: Apparel Preferences and Strategies.
… about the U.S. Hispanic market in regards to apparel preferences and to discover how these products were being promoted to the Hispanic consumer. The literature suggests that the growth of the U.S. Hispanic market will lead to a greater demand for apparel. However, there is not much known …
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A concurrent engineering framework for apparel manufacture
… was to develop a concurrent engineering (CE) apparel framework. Sequential manufacturing is the traditional production method for apparel manufacture. Sequential design and product development impact manufacturing more than any other process because design decisions can have costly production …
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Developing a Toolkit for Disability Inclusion in Sportswear Design Practice: Focusing on Consumers with an Upper Limb Impairment or Difference
… research investigates how sportswear industry designers can better understand consumers with an upper limb impairment or difference to create adaptive or inclusive sportswear. Recently, an increase of inclusive and adaptive apparel has appeared on the market, but many disabled consumers remain …
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Comparison of Color and Fabric Presentation Options in the Design Process
… presentation options for fabric and color in the design process. Current and future presentation options were assessed for viability and identification of relationships between reported sufficiency levels and recommended use responses. This exploration was used to identify new and future …
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The Development of Design Requirements for Breastfeeding Apparel: A User-Oriented Product Development Approach
… potential for the development and improvement of apparel products for breastfeeding mothers. The purpose of this study was to determine the needs, preferences, and use of apparel products by breastfeeding mothers. Ultimately, by identifying user needs and design characteristics of breastfeeding …
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Visual computer simulation in instruction of apparel production
… effective learning environment in which to teach apparel production management, and to further the development of software for instruction in apparel production planning. Since students enrolled in apparel design programs typically manufacture only one of each design, there is no link between the …
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LOST IN TRANSLATION: FINDING THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION TO COPE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL OBSTACLES IN DESIGNER’S AND CONSUMERS’ ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
… that influence ethical awareness among fashion designers and consumers, with a particular focus on the selection of sustainable textiles. By addressing challenges such as confusion, paralysis and distrust, the research seeks to identify strategies that promote ethical decision-making in material …