Fashion Design Tutorial 7: School vs The Industry

TL;DR

Wrapping up the design process by discussing design development, editing, and merchandising for school or portfolio projects versus the industry.

Transcript

hey guys this is design process video number seven and today we're wrapping up the designs okay where we're going to talk about design development editing merchandising and in the subsequent videos I'm going to talk about presentation matters in terms of flats and illustrations and your overall presentation and how to put together a portfolio okay ... Read More

Key Insights

• 👨‍🏫 Design process nuances between school/portfolio projects and industry collections.
• 😨 Importance of care instructions, tech packs, and embellishments in the industry.
• 🤐 Considerations for zippers, textile design, and merchandising in creating a well-rounded collection.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the differences in focus between school/portfolio projects and industry collections?

School/portfolio projects emphasize wowing audiences with innovation and visuals, while industry collections prioritize practicality for buyers and stores.

Q: Why are care instructions crucial in the design process?

Care instructions ensure customer satisfaction, prevent sales losses due to inconvenient care requirements, and involve essential wash tests for fabrics and garments.

Q: How does merchandising contribute to a well-balanced collection?

Merchandising ensures a balanced ratio of tops, bottoms, coats, and jackets, along with a mix of sellable and editorial pieces for a cohesive and appealing collection.

Q: What factors need to be considered for zippers in the design process?

Selecting zipper types, materials, colors, teeth sizes, heads, and lengths are essential details in the design process, requiring precise specifications and careful ordering.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Final video in the design process series, covering design development, editing, and merchandising for school or portfolio projects.

• Contrasts between school/portfolio projects and industry collections, focusing on visuals, innovation, and practicality.

• Detailed insights into the importance of care instructions, tech packs, zippers, embellishments, and textile design in the industry.