Title: Explain how the design process is incorporated in the apparel and textile industry.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Exploring the Design Process

Explanation should include

- inspiration
- market research and trends
- textile finish and texture
- color palette
- artistic rendering
- prototype development
- target market/focus groups
- financial considerations.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- How does determining a target market affect the steps of the design process?
- How can prototype development help to determine the final product?

Communication

- What is the importance of effective communication in the design process?
- What situations might require the design process to be communicated to those outside the design field?

Leadership

- What leadership skills are needed to evaluate financial considerations in the design process?
- How does teamwork enhance the success of the design process?

Management

- What criteria should be used to evaluate the results of the design process?
- What management skills are vital to the design process?