Reviews the computer software being used in the garment design industry today and how it can be integrated into established principles and practices. Suitable as a textbook for a university or trade school course. Assumes basic computer skills and familiarity with one of the programs described. Includes a 3.5 disk with software that runs on either Macintosh or IBM and with most popular paint or draw programs. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. This book covers some of the technological changes that have emerged in the fashion world. It provides a way of integrating this technology with the process of designing clothes. This book focuses on the representational and graphic aspects of fashion design. It gives the history of computer-aided design followed by a description of the types of systems presently utilized in the industry and the role each plays in the design process. It also breaks down the design process and describes the CAD- related experiences that a designer might encounter while on the job.
