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Module 1 — Design Foundations
Covers foundational design principles used by apparel design teams.
What you will be able to do
Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture.
The practical work
Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture. Use a representative garment order to document the current method, identify risks, propose controls and record the evidence needed for approval.
Prerequisite: No prior module required.
Reading for this module
Read these 3 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Practical worksheet
Develop an apparel design brief that balances use, proportion and manufacture. Use a representative garment order to document the current method, identify risks, propose controls and record the evidence needed for approval.
- Identify requirements and assumptions.
- Record evidence and calculations.
- Choose a decision and containment action.
- Assign an owner and verification check.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 1 — Design Foundations. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. What should guide the first design brief?
2. Why examine proportion on the intended body profile?
3. A delicate fabric is proposed for hard-wearing workwear. What is required?
4. Which design review best identifies manufacturability risks?
5. What is a useful output from concept development?
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