CLO3D Design Workshop

CLO3D Design Workshop

This course is brought to you by the Textile Hub, an innovative educational business dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through a curated selection of short courses.

In this introductory CLO3D workshop you will learn the basics of how to navigate around this 3D Fashion Design programme using the relevant virtual sewing and pattern making construction tools to develop a garment.

Presenter

Alysha Gover is an accomplished designer with over 12 years of experience in the apparel design industry in New Zealand. With a Masters of Art and Design from AUT university, she has established herself as a leading expert in her field. She has spent the majority of her career working in research and development (R&D) with a deep understanding of textiles and new innovative fabrics. Alysha is a creative individual who is passionate about pushing the limits with new design innovations. She has a strong futurist mindset and is always looking for new ways to incorporate technology into her workflow. In addition to her successful career in the industry, Alysha has also been a contract lecturer for 12 years, teaching design short courses online and in Auckland. She is a dedicated educator who is passionate about upskilling designers and helping them achieve their full potential.

Bring your own laptop

The course is taught using the latest version of the CLO3D software. You will require your own Windows or Mac laptop with the latest CLO3D software installed.

NB: Before attending, participants must download a 30 day free trial copy of CLO3D unless they already have the latest version installed.

https://www.clo3d.com/en/clo/download

For free trial, visit the CLO website above. Remember to cancel before the trial period ends unless you wish to pay the subscription.

Content

In this introductory CLO3D workshop you will learn the basics of how to navigate around this 3D Fashion Design programme using the relevant virtual sewing and pattern making construction tools to develop a garment.

The workshop will cover the basic workflow of designing on an avatar (mannequin) in a 3D workspace, developing a simple pattern using both the 2D and 3D windows, and adjusting the garment in real-time. Virtually sewing up and conducting a fit assessment of the garment, you will learn how to manipulate and amend your digital pattern for a better fit and style, just like you would with a physical first sample.

We will then look at fabrics and trims offered in the CLO3D library, basic print development and colourway options for your garment.

The last step we will cover is the final rendering and image output for presentations of garments with and without avatars, and various techniques to capture different moods, using lighting and other post editing options offered in CLO3D.

What to bring

Bring your own laptop (see above). Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch and refreshments. There are cafes and take-away outlets on Symonds Street, a ten minute walk from the venue.

Outcomes

- Navigating the CLO3D program and identifying key tools to build a garment
- Designing on an avatar (mannequin) in a 3D workspace, adjusting poses to suit style/theme
- Creating simple garment patterns working in both 2D and 3D spaces
- Conducting virtual fit assessments for improved garment style
- Use fabric and trim libraries to personalise garments
- Rendering images for garment presentations, with or without avatars
- Understanding post-editing options in CLO3D's render window.

Prerequisites

Participants need to be computer literate. To get the most out of this workshop, it is helpful to be familiar with the Adobe suite (Illustrator or Photoshop), as well as having a basic understanding of pattern making and sewing construction methods.