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    An Analysis of Fashion and Costume Design Processes
    (2009-08-13) Nance, Deirdra Rhianna; Dr. Michael Pause, Committee Member; Dr. Michelle R. Jones, Committee Member; Dr. Traci A. M. Lamar, Committee Chair
    Documentation of process is important in all aspects of design. The fashion design process is one that is well documented. Multiple models have been proposed to describe that process from idea to final product. In contrast, there has been little documentation of the costume design process, especially in model form. The purpose of this study was to analyze fashion and costume design processes in order to determine the differences and similarities of these processes. Literature was reviewed to gain expertise on fashion and costume design processes. The fashion and costume design processes were experienced through hands-on exploration of the techniques and steps required to create fashion and costume garments, and through visitation to a costume shop. The hands-on exploration was combined with direct guidance from academic costume and fashion designers. Knowledge gained from the exploration and literature was then used to formulate interview questions for costume and fashion design professionals. Interviews revealed that fashion and costume designers draw inspiration from the same places and influence each other’s design processes. Definitions of fashion and costume design were also learned through interviews. Analysis of the processes showed that fashion and costume design are similar; both yield garments as end products, and their design environments have many parallels. It was found that the process taken to create custom-made/one of a kind fashion garments is most similar to the costume design process, especially in terms of the construction methods used. This research provided an improved understanding of the similarities and differences in fashion and costume design. Also, new models that can be used as learning tools in academia were developed. Costume and fashion design professionals may use these models as references to study how fashion and costume design fields are similar or different.
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    An Integrated Printed Textile Design and Apparel Product Development Process
    (2004-08-25) Hatcher, Lesley Nicole; Dr. Michael Pause, Committee Member; Dr. Traci May-Plumlee, Committee Chair; Professor Nancy Powell, Committee Co-Chair
    The purpose of this study was to acquire information about the textile print design process as it is executed at apparel companies who design and develop printed fabrics internally for their seasonal lines. Technologies used by apparel companies in the textile print design process were also surveyed. The sample consisted of nine companies who design and develop printed fabrics internally to be used in their seasonal apparel lines. Using a case study approach, company representatives were interviewed via the telephone. The data from each respondent company was organized by process steps and technologies used, and translated into a graphical representation. The graphical representations from all companies were compared for similarities and differences and consolidated into a graphical representation. The graphic representation of the textile print design process at an apparel company was then integrated into the No-interval Coherently Phased Product Development Process for Apparel by May-Plumlee and Little (1998). The result was a framework that serves as a theoretical foundation for academic research in the integration of the apparel design and textile print design processes, and a model for practioners.