Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret design brief
- Research fashion design trends
- Generate and select initial concepts
- Develop design concepts
- Appropriate styles and trims or accessories are identified.
- Production feasibility is researched and confirmed.
- Artwork/drawings/specifications are prepared in appropriate format, including any additional documentation required.
- Design concepts are prepared for presentation according to agreed presentation strategy.
- Cost designs in conjunction with production area
- All items and resources required for the designs are checked and confirmed.
- Accumulated time is calculated to ascertain labour cost.
- Material costs are obtained from relevant sources and compared, where necessary.
- Total design costs are calculated, which include labour, material and overhead cost estimates.
- Amendments or modifications to design are negotiated and agreed upon as required to ensure design is within budget.
- Present designs