Digitally Assisted Product Development (5cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
• understands the principles of digitally assisted product development and how to apply them in the context of the textile and fashion industry.
• understands the use of digital tools (e.g., 3D modeling, virtual fitting, digital design) in different stages of product development.
• understands the principles of sustainable development in digital product development, such as material optimization, production planning, and circular economy.
• is able to design and carry out a small-scale product development project related to 3D modeling, combining digital methods and responsible design.
• understands the importance of user-centered and ethical design in textile and fashion product development.

Content

Course Content:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of digitally assisted product development from the perspective of the textile and fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability. Students will explore digital design and prototyping tools such as 3D modeling, virtual fitting, and digital pattern making.
The course examines how digital methods can support ecologically and socially sustainable design - for example, by reducing material waste, supporting circular economy practices, and enabling production optimization. Students will carry out a small-scale 3D modeling project that integrates digital tools, user-centered design, and responsibility.
The course prepares students to work in future design and production environments where digitalization and sustainability are key considerations.

Key content areas include:
1. Digitally Assisted Product Development in Textile and Fashion
• Role of digital tools in design and production
2. Digital Design Tools
• 3D modeling and virtual fashion design (Browzwear)
• Digital pattern making
• Simulation and virtual fitting
3. Sustainable Development in Digital Product Development
• Optimization of materials and resources
• Production planning
• Circular economy
4.Practical Product Development Project
• 3D modeling project (Browzwear University)
• Documentation, visual presentation, and reflection