Digital Designs - Technologies new advancement

Digital design is up and coming with the generation of many alternate programmes and industry specialists. The word of design is constantly evolving the the advancement of digital design is branching into the fashion industry more. With designers such as Stephy Fung using programmes such as CLO3d with no formal pattern experience it tests the limitless possibilities of digital design, with a traditional background in graphic design.

The harsh reality of digital fashion design is that anyone can now go to the school of youtube and learn these programmes, however, the start up time, effort and cost potentially prevent this. With programmes such as CLO3d costing and the time to learn especially without formal teaching can take more time. Stephy Fung had the grace of lockdown to learn such skills while many others would struggle to find the time. Questioning whether people can alternatively change career paths so quickly without formal training.

Reading into the progression of digital marketing in relation to digital fashion has additionally caused me to research into the affects of the digital sphere in fashion as a whole.

The article linked has provided a great round up in its progression and importance as a whole in the industry, although not directly linked to the progression of digital fashion.

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/fashions-digital-transformation-now-or-never

Showing the development of online presence during the pandemic has allowed us to understand the importance of an online presence now more than ever.

As a designer, keeping a digital profile, presence and understanding is really key. Being adaptable to change and development in the industry will allow me to progress as a designer and keep up with the everchanging industry, as all designers should.