AI-Driven Fashion Design
This specialized course explores the intersection of high fashion and artificial intelligence. Students will learn to use generative tools to predict trends, design textiles, and visualize garments without the need for physical waste. The curriculum covers virtual try-on technology, pattern generation, and the creation of digital-only fashion collections, preparing students for the future of the apparel industry.
§ 01 By the end you can
- Utilize AI for trend forecasting and mood board creation
- Generate unique textile patterns and prints using algorithmic design
- Visualize garment concepts with photorealistic AI rendering
- Explore virtual try-on technology and digital fashion shows
- Design a sustainable, AI-driven fashion collection from concept to virtual prototype
§ 02 Sixteen sessions
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to AI in Fashion
- 02AI Trend Forecasting & Analytics
- 03Concept Development & Mood Boarding
- 04Generative Textile Design
- 05Pattern Generation & Variation
- 06Photorealistic Fashion Rendering
- 07AI in Fashion Marketing & Retail
- 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
- 09Virtual Try-On Technology
- 103D Garment Simulation & AI
- 11Digital Fashion & The Metaverse
- 12Sustainability & AI Optimization
- 13Accessories & Footwear Design
- 14Curating a Digital Runway
- 15Portfolio Development
- 16Final Collection Presentation
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
Recommended reading
- Artificial Intelligence for Fashion by Leanne Luce
- Fashion Stylist's Handbook by Danielle Griffiths (adapted for digital)
- Digital Fashion: The Future of the Industry by U. E. Eke
- The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business by Teri Agins
- Zero Waste Fashion Design by Timo Rissanen and Holly McQuillan
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