Fashion Design Research Articles

Thinking of the Moving body in motion as the starting point for the fashion design

Thinking of the Moving body in motion as the starting point for the fashion design

Fashion as an Expression of Cultural Identity in the Digital Age

Fashion has long been a powerful medium for expressing cultural identity, reflecting various communities' values, traditions, and social dynamics. This expression has evolved dramatically in the digital age, shaped by the pervasive influence of technology and social media. This study explores how fashion serves as a conduit for cultural identity in the contemporary digital landscape. It examines the interplay between traditional fashion practices and modern digital platforms. It highlights how individuals and communities use fashion to navigate and assert their cultural identities in an increasingly globalised world. The research investigates the role of digital platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, and fashion blogs, in disseminating and transforming cultural fashion trends. These platforms provide a space for cultural exchange and the democratisation of fashion, allowing underrepresented voices to showcase their heritage and creativity. Additionally, the study delves into the impact of virtual fashion shows, digital influencers, and online retail on cultural identity expression. It considers how these elements contribute to preserving and evolving traditional fashion practices. Furthermore, the research addresses the complexities of cultural appropriation in the digital age, where fashion trends can be rapidly adopted and commercialised, often detached from their cultural significance. By analysing case studies and engaging with fashion designers, influencers, and consumers, the study offers insights into the ethical considerations and responsibilities involved in cultural fashion representation. The findings suggest that while digital platforms can facilitate celebrating and sharing cultural identities, they pose challenges related to authenticity, appropriation, and commercialisation. This duality underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of fashion as a cultural expression in the digital era. The study concludes with recommendations for fostering a more inclusive and respectful digital fashion ecosystem that honours and preserves cultural identities while embracing innovation and diversity. Through this exploration, the research aims to contribute to the broader discourse on cultural identity, fashion, and digital media, offering valuable perspectives for academics, industry professionals, and cultural advocates.

The Impact of Higher Education Institution Culture on Teachers' Job Satisfaction

A community of a higher education institution (HEI) is an important link in ensuring the quality of the entire organisation. The majority of its staff, i.e. teachers in particular, play the key role. It is therefore very important to find out whether teachers are satisfied with their work. In order to clarify the factors affecting job satisfaction of teaching staff, this article analyses the literature that has contributed to the understanding of job satisfaction as a complex construct, which is most influenced by the culture of the HEI. The second part of the article examines the attitudes of teaching staff at the Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies of Vilniaus Kolegija/ Higher Education Institution (VIKO) towards the impact of HEI culture on their job satisfaction. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, as this method provides information rich in interpretation and a high degree of realism. This qualitative study assumed that social reality is created by its participants, with personal involvement in interpreting the views of the survey participants, exploring individual cases, phenomenon of the meaning created by individuals, and other internal phenomena. The research strategy is based on a phenomenological approach. The interviews were conducted in a way that ensured the ethics of the research and adherence to its principles. The following ethical principles were taken into account in the context of this study: confidentiality and anonymity, the principle of fairness, the principle of respect for personal privacy. The interviews were conducted until the data became full and the information obtained became repetitive. The study involved 9 teachers working at the Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies of the study programmes of Fashion Design, Image Design, Fashion Technology and Business, Popular Music, Musical Theatre, Management of Cultural Activities and Dance Pedagogy. The analysis of the study revealed that the respondents are satisfied with their work, the psychological climate of the Faculty, the relationships based on support and assistance, mutual cooperation and collegial support, the working conditions at the Faculty, the opportunities for professional development and the improvement of competences, they feel a sense of pride in being a member of the VIKO community and identify the values declared by VIKO as their priority values.

StyleSphere: Conversational Fashion Outfit Generator powered by Generative AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gained traction in the fashion domain, particularly with Generative AI technologies. Our study presents a unique text-to-image generator tailored for fashion, leveraging Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), notably the StackGAN variant. This model translates textual fashion descriptions into visually appealing images, offering a stream-lined approach to design conception. Validation demonstrates its ability to produce photo-realistic fashion visuals, bridging the gap between concept and visualization. Our research con-tributes to advancing AI-driven solutions in fashion, facilitating streamlined design workflows and encouraging creativity. This integration of AI with fashion design practices has the potential to revolutionize the industry, offering new avenues for creative expression and addressing contemporary design challenges. Keywords Fashion Design, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), StackGAN, Image Synthesis

Recognizing the Importance of Empathy and Humanity from Aesthetic and Social-Psychological Perspectives to Promote Sustainability in Fashion Design Education

Recognizing the Importance of Empathy and Humanity from Aesthetic and Social-Psychological Perspectives to Promote Sustainability in Fashion Design Education

The Enhancement of Skills Through Eco-Printing Training With Pounding Technique Among PKK Groups in Bangunjiwo Village, Bantul

The objective of this Community Service Program (PkM) is to enhance the skills in creating ecoprinting products using the pounding technique for small business owners or novice entrepreneurs, specifically the PKK women’s group in Bangunjiwo Village, Bantul. This program involves twenty participants and a ten-member organizing committee from UNY's Vocational Faculty's Fashion Design Study Program, including five lecturers and five students. The stages of the PkM activities include needs analysis, preparation, implementation, and evaluation, conducted from March to June 2023. The outcomes of the PkM activities indicate that the feedback from the ecoprinting instructors using the pounding technique averaged 4.2 out of 5.0, categorized as good. The increase in participants' knowledge was obtained with an average N-gain value of 0.56 (56.27%) which was categorized as quite effective. The creativity of the products produced had an average score of 84.5 out of 100. Specific skills that need to be considered to produce high-quality products include recognizing the characteristics and experimental treatment of certain leaves, the type of surface of the pounding tool, the position, and accuracy on the stem and vein ends of the leaves, fabric dyeing strategies, and the patterns produced, as well as drying the fabric naturally or by air-drying. Another important aspect is the creativity in arranging leaves to achieve high artistic value and meaningful aesthetics. The quality of ecoprinting products using the pounding technique requires repeated training and experimentation to produce varied colors from leaf pigments and to select leaves with unique and interesting patterns.

How Shapes and Colors Drive Sustainable Fashion aand Eco-Friendly Graphic Design.

Integrating shape and color theory into sustainable fashion and eco-friendly graphic design is more than a conceptual idea; it's a practical strategy that enables designers to create impactful, responsible designs. This approach encourages innovative solutions, efficient processes, and sustainability throughout the design lifecycle. In fashion design, using eco-friendly materials and experimenting with shapes and silhouettes optimizes material usage and minimizes waste. In graphic design, sustainable printing techniques and mindful color selection foster environmental consciousness. Both fields benefit from ethical branding, accessibility considerations, and collaborative practices, ensuring designs are inclusive and environmentally friendly. By embracing these principles, designers can inspire positive change and contribute to a sustainable future.

Applying User-Centered Design Principles to the Development of Wearable Technology in Fashion Design

This paper explores the integration of user-centered design (UCD) principles into the development of wearable technology within the fashion industry. As wearable devices become more prevalent, the necessity for these products to not only serve functional purposes but also align with fashion aesthetics and user preferences becomes increasingly critical. This study provides an extensive overview of the historical development of wearable technology, highlighting key shifts from basic functional devices to advanced systems that merge seamlessly with user lifestyles and fashion choices. Through detailed case studies of products such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit, the paper illustrates the successful application of UCD principles, emphasizing customization, health monitoring, and interactive user engagement. It also discusses various design methodologies, including Human-Centered Design, Agile Development, and Sustainable Design, and their roles in addressing both user needs and rapid technological changes. Furthermore, the paper examines the challenges faced by designers, such as device miniaturization, aesthetic integration, and privacy concerns, alongside opportunities for innovation in health monitoring, sustainable practices, and augmented reality. The study underscores the critical importance of UCD in enhancing user acceptance and market success, advocating for continued research and cross-disciplinary collaboration to foster innovation in wearable technology.

QR code design: From digital graphics to environmental, product and fashion design

Classification of design codes by the level of complexity of their design was cre-ated for the first time. The obtained results are key to understanding the role of the QR code as a full-fledged work of art in the context of modern design. In the future, this will allow us to single out the most noticeable trends in the development of coded information in the conditions of modern visual culture.

11‐1: Invited Paper: MicroLED Displays for Augmented Reality Smart Glasses

Augmented reality smart glasses, in general, have highest requirements as compared with smart phones and watches. Its display must be of light weight (a few grams), tremendous brightness (millions of nits), low power consumption (hundreds of milliwatts), and extremely small volume (a small fraction of cubic centimeter) to allow fashionable smart glass designs that would be socially and aesthetically favored by consumers. We have been focusing on micrometer‐scale native semiconductor MicroLED integration, to create miniaturized panels and projectors, which can be seamlessly integrated into the frames of the smart glasses. Among many technical aspects of microLED displays, two key parameters will be emphasized here. First, a microLED panel must be bright and efficient at the same time, especially for red microLED panel with small pixel pitch, such as 2.5 µm. Second, a microLED technology must enable reasonable reliability at a high energy density of, such as 10 watts per square centimeter. Vertically stacked native semiconductors monolithic integration, quantum dots conversion, perovskites, etc., will be discussed, in a context of facing challenges in materials and device physics and fulfilling the two requirements. In addition, an image quality correction method on the waveguide‐microLED display module will be proposed.

Perceptions and Attitudes of The Chinese Young Generation Towards Sustainable Practices in Traditional Fashion Design

This paper examines the awareness and attitudes of China's younger generation towards sustainable practices in traditional fashion design. Ehlers, S. (2016) The younger generation increasingly recognizes the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry and shows support for sustainable practices such as the use of eco-friendly materials and recycling. However, challenges like high costs and consumer inertia persist. Future efforts should focus on promoting sustainable fashion through education, collaboration, and policy initiatives to foster a more sustainable fashion industry.

Fashion Evolution in Emerging Contexts and the Role of Creative Centers

The article explores the impact of the fashion design center ZIPhouse on the evolution of the fashion industry in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting the transition from manu-facturing to design and own brands. The light industry in the Republic of Moldova has demon-strated resilience and growth, especially in exports, but it requires transitioning to more innovative models and focusing on design and own brands to remain competitive in the long term and overcome challenges related to high costs and declining workforce. The strategic development of creative hubs, such as ZIPhouse, is essential for supporting innovation and sus-tainable growth in the fashion industry. Colla-boration between universities and industry, as well as the integration of digital technologies, plays a crucial role in advancing skills and businesses in this sector. The article emphasizes ZIPhouse’s contributions to sustainable fashion education and the fashion ecosystem in the Republic of Moldova, highlighting community development and international collaboration.

Fashion and A.I.

The merging of AI in the fashion industry has resulted in various concerns but also benefits that have led multiple people to question whether the usage of AI in the fashion industry should be restrained or embraced. Additionally, the significance of this investigation has to do with not only how recent this integration is but also addressing the benefits and non-benefits to better understand the complexity of this innovation in the creative industry. Nevertheless, fashion experts have already stated in interviews or other sources that one should see AI as a tool and not a threat to the creative process of fashion design. It can give designers a whole new way of processing and thinking of unique and innovative fashion pieces with just the assistance of AI. Ultimately, legal concerns like copyrights, data privacy, and consumer data have raised various questions among people in the industry due to the significant consequences that can result from utilizing AI in one’s design. Regarding all that was stated, the future can only tell how the integration of AI in the fashion industry will positively or negatively affect the fashion world.

패션디자인 전공역량 진단도구의 타당화 연구

패션디자인 전공역량 진단도구의 타당화 연구

Entrepreneurship and Female Fashion Designers in Nigeria

Entrepreneurship and Female Fashion Designers in Nigeria

Development And Acceptability of Banana (Esp. Damilig-Musa Acuminata) Fiber as Alternative Source of Natural Fabric

Banana fiber yarn is a natural best fiber derived from the inner bark (or phloem) of banana plants. It is a very eco-friendly material, which also has the advantage of being completely biodegradable. This yarn is also known as banana silk, due to the shiny and silky aspect of the most precious fibers, or Musa yarn, from the Musa genre to which the banana plant belongs. The study will focus on the Development and Acceptability of Banana (Esp. Damilig-Musa Acuminata) Fiber as Alternative Source of Natural Fabric. The panel of experts will evaluate the following namely: DOST personnel, Garments instructor, fashion designer/ textile experts and Faculty and garments fashion and design students of Isabela State University – Ilagan Campus. The purpose of this research is to develop and test the effectiveness of banana (Damilig-musa acuminata), specifically its pseudo-stem. The researcher aims to unlock the following queries: 1. What are the processes used in the production of yarn? 2. What will be the outcome of the develop banana (Damilig-musa acuminata) after the process of fiber extraction in terms of texture, appearance and durability. 3. What will be the assessment and acceptability of the banana yarn (Damilig-musa acuminata) after weaving process is completed in terms of colorfastness, crease resistant and fabric shrinkage The descriptive type of research will applied in the study with the set of survey questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data. The weighted mean will also utilizes to determine the general acceptability of the study. The study will use the five-point Likert rating scale. The process will conduct in accordance to Development and Acceptability of Banana (Esp. Damilig-Musa Acuminata) Fiber as Alternative Source of Natural Fabric. The procedures are harvesting, peeling, retting, and sun drying, grouping, spinning and weaving. Evaluation results will show that the project obtained an overall mean of 4.38 to the development of fiber and 3.45 to the level of acceptability of fabric which means that the Development and Acceptability of Banana (Esp. Damilig-Musa Acuminata) Fiber as Alternative Source of Natural Fabric is Moderately Acceptable to the panel of experts based on the criteria checklist. Based on the results of the experiments, it can be concluded that banana fibers can be used as an alternative source of natural fibers because they have several inherent advantages over cotton fiber. Because of the abundance of raw material in nature each year, banana fiber-based yarns and fabrics are less expensive and more sustainable. Because of the low fiber weight and strength loss, softening banana fibers by boiling in distilled water was found to be a better treatment.

From Studio to Runway: Ghanaian Fashion Designers' Creative Processes

Purpose: The fashion scene in Ghana is a dynamic fabric knit together with creative designs. We explore the inspirations and creative processes of Ghanaian fashion designers as they get from studio to catwalk. The objective of the study is to investigate and clarify the inspirations and creative processes that propel Ghanaian fashion designers from ideation to catwalk presentation. Methodology: The paradigm used was a qualitative research approach. This includes observations, interviews, and portfolio analysis of fifteen (15) selected fashion designers in Sekondi Takoradi Metropolis. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Findings: The findings of the research indicate the diverse range of elements influencing Ghanaian fashion designers' creative processes. This creative journey reflects not only the designers' technical expertise but also their profound connection to their cultural heritage and their ability to translate inspiration into tangible works of art. While the runway remains a traditional showcase for designers, leveraging digital platforms can extend their reach and visibility. In recommendation, designers can explore virtual fashion shows, live-streaming events, or interactive online galleries to showcase their collections to a global audience. Embracing digital innovation can amplify brand exposure and drive engagement with fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Ghanaian designers should collaborate with international platforms, this can help them gain recognition and share their culture with the world. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study also contributes to theories of creative processes within design disciplines shedding light on the systematic stages involved in fashion design. By applying entrepreneurship theory, we can analyze how Ghanaian designers identify market opportunities, innovate in design, and create value for their businesses. This was validated in the study where designers conceptualize, iterate, and refine their ideas, thus contributing to the broader discourse on creative practice. From a practical standpoint, this study offers valuable insights for both emerging and established fashion designers, particularly those operating within culture-based industries. The study contributes to theory by documenting the systematic creative processes employed by Ghanaian designers, it provides a roadmap for other practitioners to follow, helping them enhance their design practices and navigate the complexities of the fashion industry.

Influence of Natural - Artificial Light & Ventilation on Spatial Design in Fashion Design Institute

This research investigates the impact of natural and artificial lighting, as well as ventilation, on spatial design within a Fashion Design Institute context. Through a combination of observational analysis and qualitative assessment, this study aims to explore how lighting and ventilation systems contribute to the overall functionality, aesthetics, and user experience of educational spaces within a fashion design institution. The methodology involves a comprehensive examination of lighting technologies, and ventilation strategies relevant to educational environments. Additionally, site visits and interviews with stakeholders such as students, faculty, and design professionals will provide valuable insights into their perceptions and experiences regarding spatial design factors. Preliminary findings suggest that effective integration of natural light sources, supplemented by well-designed artificial lighting systems, can enhance creativity, productivity, and comfort within fashion design studios and classrooms. Moreover, optimal ventilation solutions play a crucial role in maintaining a conducive learning environment by regulating temperature, humidity levels, and air quality. Through this research, practical recommendations will be proposed for architects, designers, and educational institutions to optimize spatial design through the strategic incorporation of lighting and ventilation elements. By acknowledging the significance of these factors in shaping the learning environment, fashion design institutes can create inspiring spaces that foster innovation, collaboration, and student well-being.

Investigating parameters affecting the real and virtual drapability of silk fabrics for traditional Hanbok

This paper presents research into the parameters affecting the real and virtual drapability of silk fabrics for traditional Hanbok. The KES-FB (Kawabata evaluation system of fabric) and the CLO (3D fashion design software) fabric kit system were used to evaluate the physical properties. The relationships between physical properties and the drape coefficient of silk fabrics were statistically analyzed. It was determined whether the objectified real fabric data could be used and applied as a database when implementing virtual clothing using a 3D virtual clothing program. The KES-FB properties and CLO fabric kit results indicated that the bending property and weight were significantly correlated with the drape coefficient. The bending rigidity and weight per unit area were influential parameters of the drape coefficient. The regression analysis results of both the KES-FB and the CLO fabric kit revealed that bending rigidity and thickness were statistically significantly correlated with the drape coefficient. The bending property was the most determining parameter for the drape coefficient of silk fabrics. A statistically significant difference between the real and virtual drape coefficients of stiffer silk fabrics was found. In the CLO 7.1 program, the accuracy of drape implementation of virtual fabrics was found to be useful when the bending stiffness of the actual fabric was less than 0.089 gf·cm2/cm and the elasticity was more than 1.03%. The results revealed that more research on the program modeling method considering the mechanical and physical properties of the real fabric and its structure is needed.

Exploration and Research on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in China s Fashion Design

In today s society, which has continued to develop for decades after the reform and opening up, people s material living conditions have been greatly satisfied, and they have gradually changed from lack of food and clothing to food and clothing . China is the most populous developing country in the world and has great potential for development in the garment industry. However, due to the lack of intellectual property rights in the protection of clothing design in China, plagiarism and counterfeiting in this field have emerged in an endless stream, and they have been repeatedly prohibited. In view of this situation, this paper suggests that China can issue special regulations to classify clothing as a separate type of object and be protected by copyright together with other objects, and then creatively combine copyright protection with design patent protection. In addition, the law can recognize the use of any means of reproduction, and at the same time set up a simple and fast patent examination path, in the hope that the wind of borrowing in the market can be calmed down, so that those miserable clothing companies and designers can feel at ease, and China s clothing industry can flourish healthily.