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Role of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in Fashion Industry
Sonika Kumari
Guest Lecturer, Department of Home Science
Arya PG College, Panipat (Haryana), India
Email: sonikaattri1@gmail.com
Abstract
Nowadays, the use of computers in fashion design is widespread. The use of computer-aided design (CAD) in fashion has elevated the art form. In the fashion industry, computer technology is making the headlines. Sketches, patterns and variations of prints are easier to make with CAD software, which also allows designers to create various variations of a single or basic design. The significance of computer-aided design (CAD) in the fashion industry is discussed in this article.
Keywords: Computer Aided Design, Fashion Design, Virtual 3D Models, Sophisticated Patterns.
Introduction
It's no surprise that computers and fashion have developed progressively throughout the years. But no one predicted that the two fields would work so well together in the future. Computer-aided design methods have taken fashion world to new heights nowadays. Computers play an important role in the fashion business, from identifying the weave of a fabric to sizing patterns.
Computer-aided design (CAD) is also known as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). CAD is used for the process of design and design-documentation and CADD describes the process of drafting with a computer. A computer technology and advancement known as Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used in the design and collection development process. As a fashion designer, one can utilise this technology to create fashion sketches, flat drawings and patterns, as well as computerized marker planning. CAD systems were originally created to design precision machines, but by the 1970s, these initiated to find extensive applications in the textile industry. A computer-aided approach to textile and apparel design is now standard practise. CAD, or computer-aided design, is quickly taking over as the preferred method for designing and manufacturing clothing. In today's world, students at fashion design institutes learn to use CAD software, which is the future of the fashion industry. More and more fashion designers are turning to computer-aided design, which allows them to see their designs on virtual 3D models in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes, and more. Established fashion designers and industry insiders already realise that CAD software has a bright future and are thus making full use of it now.
Importance of CAD in Fashion Industry
• Computer-aided graphic design software is used to create digital fashion sketches, garment and fabric designs as well as other components connected to the design of clothes, footwear and accessories. Fashion design software is designed to assist designers and users in creating digital fashion illustrations that convey their concept of how a design will look when rendered or made in real life. Software for fashion design creates a digital representation of a design.
• It is well known that not all colours go well with every kind of art and design. It is possible that a specific colour will work well with one design pattern, but may not work well with others. This is where computer-aided design (CAD) comes to the designer's aid. Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD), you are able to look at a wider range of colours to choose the one that best complements with each pattern.
• It allows designers to experiment with a variety of different fabric patterns and textures during the fabric design process. This will save money in the long run and reduce the amount of time it takes to manually deal with patterns.
• The raw material cost of collection development in fashion design can be lowered to a minimum because the entire process can be done in virtual form and just a small portion of the entire process is physical.
• When compared to traditional design processes, computer-aided design (CAD) allows the fashion designers to explore a wider range of colour options for the print generated, as well as to make alterations and corrections more quickly and accurately.
• CAD is extremely beneficial to designers in a variety of ways. It used to be difficult to bring a design to life by correcting stitching flaws, but that has now changed. A similar model with precise specifications can be rendered using CAD, giving designers an idea of how to reduce mistakes and improve designs.
• One's work will be much less at risk of being lost and can be quickly accessed from any location and at any time if you use a cloud-based storage service like Dropbox or Google Drive.
• Reduced demand for hand-drawn sketches can be attributed to computer-aided design (CAD). Manual skills are being phased out in favour of computer-based ones. Flat pattern construction methods (pencil sketching and traditional math-based pattern size) are declined which were once commonplace. Those who struggled with math and drawing can breathe a sigh of relief.
Uses of CAD
• Drawing Digital Fashion Illustrations and Sketches
• Line Sheets
• Tech Packs
• Catalogs
• Portfolios
• Designing Fashion Collections
• Samples / Prototypes in Digital Form
• Storyboards
• Mood Boards
• Look books
● Technical Drawings
• Line Forecasting
• Pattern making
• Artwork for Labels and Other Branding Purposes
List of Different Fashion Design Software
If one is looking for a way to streamline the design process while maintaining a competitive spirit, these fashion design software packages are worth a look:
1) Digital Fashion Pro: Professional Digital Fashion Sketching and Illustration
Digital Pro is an excellent tool for launching a fashion business. Professional design tools and several fashion design templates are included in the bundle, as well as a variety of sample designs. One can learn the basics of clothing line design through a movie and an E-training guide. One can create technical sketches and design men, women, children, and infant apparel as well as accessories with this software.
2) TUKATECH: 3D Fashion Design and Garment Development Software
TUKAcad and TUKA3D are two of TUKATECH's digital fashion software tools. Because it was created with designers and manufacturers in mind, the TUKAcad software allows to construct sophisticated patterns, grading, and markers that will speed up the manufacturing process. Pattern creation, automatic pattern grading updates, marker creation, and the integration of artwork and logos are all important aspects.
3) Richpeace: Fashion and Textile Design
This software is actually helpful to professional designers. This software can develop and render draped 3D models. Instead of wasting time and money on creating samples and hiring models to perform, one can see the entire performance virtually on the computer. It saves a lot of time and money on sampling, and the entire product development process will go more quickly.
4) C-DESIGN Fashion: Fashion Design and Collection Management
C-DESIGN Fashion is the best programme available to help with the garment design process. The goal of this software is to assist designers in the transition from concept to manufacturing. A ready-to-wear collection can be created with the release of technical files, such as information on materials, sizing and sizing charts, colour matching, labelling, and so on.
5) PatternSmith: Cutting Solutions
Award-winning PatternSmith is simple to use and provides easy solutions for textile pattern design. It offers a variety of templates, as well as 2D and 3D drafting, editing, and nesting options. PatternSmith simplifies the creation, management, and nesting of patterns, as well as the export of files to the cutting machine, for all types of designs.
6) Corel DRAW Graphics Suite: Creates Everything from Scratch
Many fashion designers use this vector design programme to create their mannequins and designs in the professional computer-aided fashion design industry. Shaping drawing tools and shaping options, vector illustrations, and layout are some of the most important aspects of this. It is one of the oldest and most widely used software programmes in the fashion industry.
Application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Textile and Apparel Industry
1) Yarn Design
Fashion designers can choose from a wide variety of yarn types, sizes, and textures using CAD software to meet their specific needs. Whenever a new type of yarn is created, whether it's slub yarn, a multi-twist yarn, a multi-count yarn, or something else, fashion designers have a clear idea of what the finished product will look like. So that any flaws may be quickly found and corrected, reducing the likelihood of errors in the future. It is also possible to preserve the designs in a database that can be used in the future.
2) Fabric Design
Fabric design can benefit from the usage of CAD, which is useful for both surface and structural design. As a catalyst for all forms of cloth, it provides inspiration for intricate weaves and colour schemes. Based on the design, CAD may build an endless number of patterns, as well as limitless variations of those patterns. From simple to dobby to jacquard, any type of cloth design is possible. Design Dobby, Textronic's Design Jacquard, Pointcarr's Pro Weave, TUKAstudio for TUKATECH, Weave It, and Adobe Illustrator are all notable examples of this type of software.
3) Print Design
CAD allows fashion designers to choose their own theme and colour scheme. Motifs that have been produced are flexible and can be used in any number of ways by the designers. A pattern can be drawn and coloured in, or one can do both. Nowadays, new CAD systems are being created that have built-in software to automatically match swatch colour to screen colour to printer colour. For the most part, the CAD system is used to create new ideas for printing or to interpret artwork supplied by customers, such as painted artwork, fabric samples, or potentially black and white film negatives.
4) Apparel Design
Starting with a well-thought-out design of the garment, which includes its shape, any pattern or adornment that may be applied to it, and other relevant details, is the first step in garment preparation. That means the entire process of designing and making modifications to the garment may be done on a computer system, and a well as documentation and appropriate fitting of the garment can be done. Pattern making can begin as soon as this is completed. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, AutoCAD, and Smart Designer Modern High Tech are some of the most popular design programmes.
5) Pattern Making
Because of its characteristics and simplicity, the use of CAD in pattern manufacturing presents a tremendous opportunity in garment export houses, fashion schools, medium or large-sized garment businesses, etc. Accurate and efficient pattern making may now be accomplished with ease due to computer-aided design (CAD). Digitizing, drawing, and grading patterns have never been easier or more accurate than these are now possible with CAD. Visualizing and analysing various forms, sizes, and measures, as well as internal characteristics like buttons and drill holes are made easier with this tool. A few well-known pattern-making programmes are Lectra, Accumark by Gerber, Optex O/DEV, Tukatech Tukacad, Richpeace, and Gemini and CAD Systems Wild Ginger.
6) Cutting Room Operations
Cutting room CAD is mostly used to make markers, which may be done either manually or automatically using a strong algorithm that maximises the use of material. In addition, they are linked to a CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) machine, which is used to spread and cut materials. For the spreader, it includes the number of plies, the spread length, and various spreading modes. Gerber technology's Integrated CAD, Modaris by Lectra, GT CAD Software, SMARTmark Tukatech, Richpeace, and many other cutting room software programmes are among the most popular.
Future of CAD in the Apparel Industry
We can expect a future in which the entire process of garment production and fashion design will be carried out by machines and software's, with very little human involvement, as a result of technological improvements. On-demand manufacturing is the new way to make things, and CAD has already had an impact on the industry with its 3D depiction of clothing on human bodies, 3D visualisation, and so on. It will also play an important part in 3D printing fashion, which is projected to become the new fashion trend. Computer-aided design (CAD) has the ability to revolutionise the fashion industry and push the boundaries of fashion ahead. The increasing usage of CAD software in fashion and textiles has resulted in new trends and new developments. For now, the ability to anticipate actions and improve the 3D modelling experience will be built into CAD, allowing users to fix or foresee design flaws.
Conclusion
Computer-aided design (CAD) has had a profound impact on the fashion industry, reshaping it from the ground up. As a result, practically all of the old and ineffective methods are replaced by newer and more efficient ones. Computerized abilities have replaced those with manual abilities. In fashion design, computer-aided design decreases the necessity for hand-drawn designs. There are several advantages to computer aided design when it comes to the procedures of fashion design now that manual abilities like mathematical computation or creative talents to draw are no longer an issue. With CAD, there is no possibility for human error in the entire process. Waste of resources and discontent of customers have both been reduced. In addition, CAD saves the designer time by handling all of the information that would otherwise needed to be handled manually. As a result, we can say that CAD has improved overall efficiency in the design process and reduced waste in terms of time and material, all of which has a positive impact on production costs.
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