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LESSON 3 : Introduction of CAD software like fashion

studio

Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to explain
• introduction and Function of fashion studio sofware
• software Tools and their uses
• exercise and Project work on software

Introduction
A workplace that is specially made for fashion designers so that they can creatively design the styles of an outfit
and then create successful apparel is known as a fashion studio. Fashion accessories and the development of
the designs are done in a fashion studio by the designer and workers.
Fashion studio is a software tool used in the fashion industry for designing clothing, textile and accessories.it
typically includes features for creating digital sketches, pattern and proto types as well as tools for managing the
production process and collaborating with team members. Some popular fashion studio software option include
1 Adobe illustrator
2 Corel draw
3 CLO 3D
4 Browzwear
These softwares stream line the design process, allowing the designers to bring their ideas to life digitally before
moving to physical production
Function of fashion studio
Virtual Prototype
Designers and Merchandisers want to see and touch a fabric and / or style before it is accepted or rejected. So
waiting until a production sample comes back can be a costly venture. By using the manufacturing information
and creating a digital fabric of any kind like woven, knit etc. designers, merchandisers and sampling departments
are able to see a preliminary sample prior to production. In addition, this sample can be used for merchandising
purposes in the event that the production sample doesn’t come back in time for a showroom presentation, fashion
show, catalog, shoot, etc. It is a very cost effective way of evaluation prior to production.
Technical Design
In the creation of the physical sample several departments collaborate and in most of the cases there is a no
efficient mechanism of communication between them.Thisthypically involves a two part process consisting of both
the technical “Style”drawing that conveys the look of the apparel along with key manufacturing parameters and
the actual pattern making process. RFS brings these two processes closer together so that they are in alignment.
Benifits
• Reduce design cycle times and cost
• Increase creativity and productivity of designer
• Enable collaborating working
• Product information integrity
• Show your product to fastest customer in his favourite decoration
• Presentation can be send and receive in seconds, the three dimensional simulation system uses the
simulation of the garment in order to present it in its natural setting
• A virtual catalogue can be prepared with thousands of proposals without having to invest either on fabrics
or on the development of models and prototypes.
• The REACH colour card supports over 15,000 REACH colours. Auto matching defined colour with similar
REACH colour showing REACH colour code; Search REACH colour by colour name.
• The fabric simulation system, which turns the computer into an authentic virtual loom, obtains the
simulation of the fabric either on the screen or on paper by means of a printer, with total realism.(Fig 1)

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