Apparel Design

...studies the conceptualization, design and pre-production of products for apparel-related industries that meet the functional, expressive, and aesthetic needs and desires of consumers.

• Research, analyze and forecast trends
• Evaluate consumer markets
• Translate inspiration into tangible products — wearable art and mass market
• Conceptualize, design, and develop apparel products
• Specify materials, fit and assembly quality standards
• Understand fabric and fiber properties for managing fabric decisions
• Utilize color and styling to enhance fashion products
• Create technical and fashion illustrations
• Prepare visual and verbal presentations - storyboard development, portfolios
• Use technology to design apparel concepts
• Develop solutions to real-world design and development problems. Senior apparel design students work with an apparel firm to solve an industry problem

CAREERS

• Apparel Designer
• Computer-Aided Design System Manager
• Design Development Coordinator
• Fashion Design Director
• Fashion Forecaster
• Pattern Maker
• Product Development Director