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Design and Product Development

Diversity in Body Shape and Size: Teaching Design and Communications

Authors
  • Bernie Murray (Ryerson University)
  • Ben Barry (Ryerson University)

Abstract

Teaching students to create products targeting niche markets and specialty sizes is challenging in fashion education. Students often begin their schooling with steadfast ideas about what body type and shape is desirable in fashion. These ideas are learned, promoted and reinforced by students’ role models and inspirational references in the fashion industry.

Keywords: Education, body, size, diversity

How to Cite:

Murray, B. & Barry, B., (2013) “Diversity in Body Shape and Size: Teaching Design and Communications”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
2013-01-01

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