Description should include
- the historical influence of technology on
- apparel design and production
- wholesaling and retailing
- fashion promotion
- the fashion cycle
- examples of technology
- home shopping
- computerized textile design (e.g., micro-electronics, robotics)
- computer fitting
- computerized sewing machines
- online fashion shows
- social networks
- social media (e.g., social media influencers)
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) patternmaking software
- product lifecycle management systems (PLM)
- computer-aided design (CAD)
- 3D printing.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of new technologies in the fashion industry?
Communication
- How can those in the industry examine the influence of technology on the industry?
Leadership
- What leadership qualities are important for technology specialists in the fashion industry?
- How has technology changed careers in the fashion industry?
Management
- What training and resources are required for technology specialists in the fashion industry?
- How can a fashion designer keep pace with the latest technology in the fashion industry?