Title: Explain how the design process is incorporated in the apparel and textile industry.
Course: Introduction to Fashion Careers (19201-36) > Section: Examining the Fashion Industry

Explanation should include

- inspiration
- textile finish and texture
- color palette
- production considerations (e.g., artistic rendering, prototype development)
- marketing considerations (e.g., market research with target market/focus groups, trends)
- financial considerations.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How does determining a target market affect the steps of the design process?
- How can prototype development help determine the final product?

Communication

- What is the importance of effective communication in the design process?
- What situations might require the design process to be communicated to those outside the design field?

Leadership

- How can leaders evaluate financial considerations in the design process?
- How does teamwork enhance the success of the design process?

Management

- How can designers evaluate the results of the design process?
- What management skills support the design process?