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Free course · self-paced

Apparel Design, Trend and Range Development

Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture.

Written by Sanjeewa Dehiwalage · Free online garment-industry education

3 modules · 9 subjects Intermediate to advanced About 9–12 hours, at your own pace

What this course is

A free, self-paced garment-industry course in apparel design, trend and range development. Study 3 modules using the existing Garment Ed lessons, complete a five-question quiz in each module and earn a self-study completion certificate.

Who it is for

  • Apparel professionals working in apparel design, trend and range development
  • Technical teams and supervisors developing cross-functional garment knowledge
  • Advanced learners preparing for garment-industry responsibilities

What you will be able to do

  • Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture.
  • Evaluate trend signals and establish controlled colour direction.
  • Build a coherent range and communicate designs to technical teams.

Modules

  1. Module 1 — Design Foundations

    Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture.

    3 subjects · five-question quiz

  2. Module 2 — Trend and Colour

    Evaluate trend signals and establish controlled colour direction.

    2 subjects · five-question quiz

  3. Module 3 — Range and Design Communication

    Build a coherent range and communicate designs to technical teams.

    4 subjects · five-question quiz

Certificate

Pass every module quiz and you can download a completion certificate from the certificate page. It is a self-study record, not an accredited qualification.

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