This book offers cutting-edge knowledge on various design and product development related technologies, and applications of these technologies in fashion. Further, it envisions the future of these technologies when designing and engineering apparel-related products.
Demonstrating how theory turns into practice, this volume presents the analysis of cases representing a successful collaboration between innovative technology and fashion. These current examples of industry and consumer cases with the use of various technologies will allow readers to fully connect how the industry currently implements these technologies into product design and development process as well as communicating with consumers. This text will serve as a valuable resource to researchers and educators in the fields of supply chain management, branding, marketing, fashion studies, textiles, and product design.
Chapter 1. Trends of Emerging Technologies in the Fashion Product Design and Development Process (Young-A Lee).- Chapter 2. Material Innovation with Technologies (Huantian Cao).- Chapter 3. Wearable Technology in Fashion (Sumin Koo and Youngjin Chae).- Chapter 4. 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Fashion (Lushan Sun).- Chapter 5. Automation with Robotics in Garment Manufacturing (Mir Salahuddin and Young-A Lee).- Chapter 6. Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Manufacturing: From Factory Operation to Advisory Role (Kassandra Ross).- Chapter 7. The Application of Augmented Reality Technology in Apparel Design: A Case of "Plaid Waltz" (Seoha Min and Hye Young Kim).
Young-A Lee is a full professor and Graduate Program Officer in the Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA. Her scholarship is in the areas of digital and sustainable product design, development, and evaluation using innovative design technologies for human health and well-being.
