Design and Product Development

Synthesis of the Art of Science and Innovative Technologies in Creative Apparel Design

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Abstract

Inspired by the interdisciplinary nature of optical art, this apparel design research mainly focused on using innovative technologies, laser cutting and digital printing, to apply the art of science to the expression of creative apparel design. The final result was a final collection called “Visual Games.” The three-step design process model developed by LaBat and Sokoloskwi (1999) was used as a framework for the design process and involved. The first step was problem definition and research, which was about solving the main questions for this research project. The second step was creative exploration, which aimed to involve concept development and experimentation in creating the collection. The final step was implementation, which involved optical motif creation, digital textile printing, and laser cutting. This design research represented innovative technologies that use laser cutting and digital printing techniques to manipulate surface designs that ideally portray the fantasy of optical art.

Keywords: Optical Art, engineered print, digital printing, Laser cutting

How to Cite:

Jiang, L. & Zhang, L., (2020) “Synthesis of the Art of Science and Innovative Technologies in Creative Apparel Design”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.12030