Digitally Assisted Product Development (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Please note that the practical part of the course takes place ONLY in on-campus teaching, as there are no remote licenses available for the software used in this course (GRAFIS CAD pattern making and grading software & VSTITCHER 3D clothing design software).

Contact
30.10. 16.30–18.30 Online, introduction
7.11. 16.30–20.30 Turku Vocational Institute, contact
8.11. 9–16 Turku Vocational Institute, contact
21.11. 16.30–20.30 Turku Vocational Institute, contact
22.11. klo 9–16 Turku Vocational Institute, contact
27.11. klo 16.30–18.30 Online, presentation of own products

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.

Content:
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

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

Materials

Itslearning platform

Teaching methods

Lectures
-Independent study and group work
-Learning assignments
-Expert lectures

Exam schedules

The course assessment is based on learning assignments (pass/fail).
If artificial intelligence is used in the learning assignments, its use must be reported.
Learning assignments must be submitted in accordance with the given schedule and in an acceptable form.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Pedagogical methods are based on learning by doing pedagogy
Group work and peer learning
Independent work
Various learning assignments
Flipped learning
Information retrieval (e.g., scientific publications and books)
Possible excursions
Sustainable development is taken into account in the course

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Learning assignments (group work and individual assignments)
The student's workload for the course is approximately 135 hours.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Fail:
The assignments to be assessed have been completed inadequately or not at all. The student has not achieved the learning objectives of the course.

Pass:
The student has mastered the key content of the course and source material and has been able to apply this knowledge in the learning assignments. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the assignment instructions and submitted within the specified time frame.

Further information

Itslearning platform as the main communication channel