The requirements of textile and fashion design and developement- 1.8 Flashcards
(26 cards)
what is the benefit of disassembling a product?
it gives designers and product developers useful information about a product
what is disassembly?
the process of taking apart step-by-step, or to deconstruct a product
what can critical analysis of a product include?
-considering the products intended use and target market
-aesthetically analysing a product
-analysing the products ergonomics
-finding out how the product has been constructed and what production processes have been used
-looking at the fabrics used and the suitability of their properties and the construction methods used
-listing the components used and considering why the designer chose them
-considering the environmental issues associated with manufacture, care, use and disposal of the product
-considering if there are any social or moral issues related to manufacturing the product
what is a design specification and what does it do?
a design specification sets out the criteria for the design of a product- it clearly communicates instructions to the designer and is later used to analyse the final product against the design specification to see whether it fits its intended purpose/ requirements
what criteria is usually mentioned in a design specification?
ACCESSFM
-aesthetics, cost, customer, environment, safety, sizing, functions, and materials
what are the product specifications and manufacturing specifications?
the product specification and manufacturing specification are combined and details everything about the product and the manufacturing process and ensures that everything is accurately communicated to the manufacturer
what does a product and manufacturing specification include?
- working drawings with precise dimensions
-details of fabrics and components (including precise amounts)
-details of decorative techniques
-agreed tolerances and seam allowances
-clear description of each production stage
-instructions for quality control checks
-equipment list
-lay plan
-costing
labelling and packaging information
what is a gold seal standard?
A sample product taken from the production line and held by the client. It is used with the specification to check the quality of subsequent products and ensure that they are made to a high quality as agreed between the designer and manufacturer
how can a product be ‘fit for purpose’?
a product should look right, work as intended, perform well and be within budget
how can accuracy in a product be achieved?
- following the information in the product and manufacturing specifications
-working to agreed tolerance levels
-applying planned quality checks to test samples of the manufactured product at intervals during the production
-using CIM (computer intergrated manufacture) where possible to eliminate human error
what are ‘aesthetics’?
How a product looks, which includes shape, form, symmetry, size, proportion, colour and texture
what are ‘ergonomics’?
the study of ways in which a product, the user and the environment the product is used in affect each other.
(the relationships between people and the products they use)
What are anthropometrics?
the study of human body measurements and proportions, especially in relation to design, ergonomics and clothing fit
what do anthropometrics help with?
They help designers take into consideration the range of size, abilities, such as grip abilities, that exist within humans
what is inclusive design?
designing products that are accessible to a large variety of people. This includes groups such as the disabled, children, the elderly, transgender people etc
what do inclusive designs have to be?
have to be accessible and attractive without losing aesthetic appeal
what is empathetic design?
user-centred design approach that considers the users feelings towards the product
fashion advertising campaigns…
that use realistically shaped models and people from a wider diversity of backgrounds help to breakdown stereotypes and promote diversity
what is adaptive clothing?
Clothing that has been designed to be easy to wear for people who experience difficulties dressing independently or need the help of a carer- for example products can have magnetic buttons, velcro seams, one-handed zippers and stretch fabrics to ease fit.
what are block patterns?
a simple and foundational pattern that represents the basic shape and dimensions of a garment and can be used to develop new patterns- a basic block pattern may be short sleeves, or the front panel of a shirt.
what is moulage technique?
where pieces of the fabric are draped onto a mannequin to work out each pattern piece shape
what is a prototype and what is its purpose?
a prototype is the initial construction of the final design using cheaper materials such as calico - they are used to trial materials and techniques and can be tested and evaluated to find out:
-fitness for purpose
-aesthetic appeal
-wearability
-fit on a model
what would a designer consider when looking at a prototype?
-the drape and movement of the fabric on the mannequin or human body
-colour matching with garment trims and lining
-light reflectance from the fabric surface
-performance characteristics such as crease resistance in use
what would you look at during disassembly or when analysing an existing product?
- construction of the product- how it was put together and which processes were used
-decorative techniques
-the shape and size of each separate piece of fabric
-fabric type, construction method and fibre content
