Technical Design Processes
This course focused on four different phases of the technical design process. During these four phases me team and I were working toward our final project. Additionally the course focused on technical terminology, industry expectations, how fit meetings will go, construction details, and hand grading. This course worked concurrently with the 200 level course: Product Development and Manufacturing.
Phase 1:
My group was assigned to the kidswear group of the 200 level course. They made the technical flat, merchandising specifications, as well as product development specifications. My group of 12 split into four groups of three and worked on the kidswear apparel. My group of three chose the boys crewneck, during this time my responsibilities were to create the construction details and measure the pattern
Phase 2:
During phase 2 all groups acted as vendors for the other. My group became the vendor for Menswear. My group was once again split into four groups of three. Although this is not normal in the industry, as vendors we were able to choose which garment we wanted to sew out of 8 choices. During this time acting as the vendor you needed to cut out the fabric, sew the garment, and print out the technical package. My group chose the Mens Knit Loungewear Pants. My responsibilities during this time were to evaluate the pattern and cut out the fabric.
Phase 3:
In phase three I moved the Boy's Varsity Jacket "mini group" since the Boys Knit Sweater was not chosen by our vendor. During this phase we needed to conduct a fit session and evaluate the prototype. My responsibilities during this time were to evaluate the prototype with my two other group members in my "mini group," take the fit session notes, and put them into PLM for the technical package.
Prototype fit evaluation on childrens mannequin
Phase 4:
Phase four we needed to complete and spool the technical package, presenting the 1st prototype of #406 Boys Varsity Jacket and tech pack at a student showcase. At the student showcase we presented our fit comments and the changes that would be implemented for the 2nd prototype.
