Pedagogy and Professional Development

The 3D Virtual Technology as an Pedagogical Approach for Teaching Sustainable Apparel Design: Analysis of the ITAA Design Abstract Proceedings from 2015 to 2022

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the potential of 3D virtual technology as a pedagogical approach for teaching sustainable apparel design. A secondary data analysis using ITAA Design Abstract Proceedings (DAP) over the period of 2015-2022 was performed to understand (a) the usage of 3D virtual technology in apparel design and (b) operational and sustainable practices of 3D virtual technology among design scholars. Despite the uptrend of 3D virtual technology usage, the findings revealed that very limited apparel design educators use 3D virtual technology as a pedagogical tool, especially in the context of sustainability practices. The study also presented that CLO 3D is the rising software for remote learning and multi-purpose apparel design for the past couple of years. This study brings apparel design educators’ attention to the needs of integrating 3D virtual technology with sustainability practices in their apparel design curriculum.

Keywords: 3D virtual technology, Sustainable apparel design, Apparel pedagogy

How to Cite:

Yoo, H. & Lee, Y., (2024) “The 3D Virtual Technology as an Pedagogical Approach for Teaching Sustainable Apparel Design: Analysis of the ITAA Design Abstract Proceedings from 2015 to 2022”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 80(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.17148