Pedagogy and Professional Development

The Needs for Interdisciplinary Collaborations for Preparing Future Fashion Technocrats

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Abstract

As many new startups and well-established companies are coming up with WT products, there is a need for employees trained from interdisciplinary fields to satisfy the unique work demands of such firms. New technologies, such as WT and 3D printing, can play a huge role in the fashion industry. Therefore, to prepare students for these work requirements, curricula in fashion-related schools and universities will have to be updated. However, there is a huge gap in the literature to understand the interactions between apparel designers and technology engineers. To address this issue, the objectives of this research were to explore: (a) unique skill sets required by WT professionals, (b) habits cultivated to help them in providing solutions, and (c) the potential gaps in skill sets between product designers and engineers.

How to Cite:

Raj, D. & Ha-Brookshire, J. E., (2015) “The Needs for Interdisciplinary Collaborations for Preparing Future Fashion Technocrats”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 72(1).