dt_faul_2012_simoes
Contributions for a new representation paradigm in pattern design
Generation of basic patterns after the mobile body
- Name
- Inês Simões
- Year
- 2012
- Institution
- Lisbon School of Architecture Universidade de Lisboa
- Supervisors
- Luis Romão, Fernando Moreira da Silva
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Scope
- Pattern design
- Taxonomy
- Praxiology
- Type
- Theoretical/Practical
- Language
- English
- Wordcount / Pagecount
- 116,550 / 333
- Joint supervision
- No
A new representation paradigm in pattern design following the mobile body
Research Process (10 methods)
1. Literature review
N = x
Exploratory
Qualitative
x
2. Questionnaire
N = 229
Exploratory
Qualitative
Pattern manufcturers for women clothing
3. Questionnaire
N = 28
Exploratory
Qualitative
Pattern designers for women clothing
4. Case study
N = unspecified
Generative
Quantitative
Anthropometric data
5. Case study
N = unspecified
Generative
Quantitative
Human body joint variables
6. Diary
N = 11
Generative
Qualitative
Observational
Photographic records of clothing being wore
7. Artefact analysis
N = 11
Generative
Qualitative
Photographic records of clothing being wore
8. Tangible mannequin
N = 1
Generative
Qualitative
Design process
Tangible mannequin
9. Design project
N = unspecified
Generative/Evaluative
Qualitative
Design process
Design of basic patterns
10. Usability test
N = 6
Evaluative
Qualitative
Design process
Women aged 19 to 41
| # | Name of Method | Research Phase | Research Approach | Researcher Role | Object of Study / Participants | N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | x | x |
| 2 | Questionnaire | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | Pattern manufcturers for women clothing | 229 |
| 3 | Questionnaire | Exploratory | Qualitative | x | Pattern designers for women clothing | 28 |
| 4 | Case study | Generative | Quantitative | x | Anthropometric data | unspecified |
| 5 | Case study | Generative | Quantitative | x | Human body joint variables | unspecified |
| 6 | Diary | Generative | Qualitative | Observational | Photographic records of clothing being wore | 11 |
| 7 | Artefact analysis | Generative | Qualitative | x | Photographic records of clothing being wore | 11 |
| 8 | Tangible mannequin | Generative | Qualitative | Design process | Tangible mannequin | 1 |
| 9 | Design project | Generative/Evaluative | Qualitative | Design process | Design of basic patterns | unspecified |
| 10 | Usability test | Evaluative | Qualitative | Design process | Women aged 19 to 41 | 6 |
Knowledge Transfer & Exchange
Knowledge Exchange (PhD Process): Produced with input
| IK&T | Academia | Design Practice | Society |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context | No | No | No |
| Vision | No | No | No |
| Means | Yes | No | No |
Recommendations (2)
R144
Methodological
Artifact, System & Service Design
Priority: High
Refine the alternative tangible mannequin by substantially increasing the number and kinds of sampling units used to construct it.
- Scope:
- Micro → Meso
- Time Horizon:
- Medium
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium-High
R145
Evaluation, Monitoring & Impact
Methodological
Priority: High
Test how well the generated basic patterns support the development of other pattern shapes through flat-pattern methods such as slash-and-spread, pivoting, and dart transfer.
- Scope:
- Meso
- Time Horizon:
- Medium
- Evidence Strength:
- Indicative
- Feasibility:
- Medium-High