Elements and Performance Criteria
- Research fashion to determine design
- Current national and international fashion trends for bras or swimwear are researched and analysed.
- Current practices in bra and swimwear construction are researched and analysed.
- Market analysis is conducted.
- Story themes are developed using fashion magazines, samples, swatches, trims and colour palette.
- Research production information
- Design parameters are clarified, in consultation with production manager, sales team, management and client, as required.
- Trends in fabrics and components are researched for performance, colour, availability, care and maintenance requirements and suitability to design.
- Technical requirements associated with production are assessed within specified guidelines.
- Any additional expertise required for design is identified.
- Develop design concept
- Preliminary design concepts are developed.
- Ideas are discussed with team members to assess and improve design.
- Design concept is developed to meet client brief.
- Artwork, drawings and specifications are prepared in appropriate format, including any additional documentation that may be required.
- Fit and performance standards are addressed in design concepts.
- Present the design