Tailored for Future: Rethinking Fashion with 3D Body Scanning and Digital Design

This webinar investigates the application of 3D body-scanning technology in the digital transformation of fashion design and prototyping. Imagining the fashion industry shifting toward made-to-order models and user-centered design, 3D scanning is positioned as a critical tool in enabling on-demand, customizable garment production.

The webinar will present insights into the evolution of personalized, sustainable fashion case studies driven by digital fashion technologies. Following this, it will explore the technical aspects of scanning, measuring, and processing human body data using portable, low-cost scanners. This session will highlight advancements in cleaning and optimizing digital body representations for practical design applications.

Finally, it will delve into how digital avatars are integrated into 3D fashion design and prototyping workflows, showcasing the potential of digital garments in personalized and virtual environments.

The webinar emphasizes the convergence of digital tools and fashion design methodologies, offering new pathways for sustainable production and customization in fashion. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the technical processes, challenges, and opportunities presented by 3D body-scanning and its role in advancing contemporary fashion design and prototyping practices.

Agenda

18:00 Crafting the Future: Toward On-Demand and User-Centric Fashion Design

Daria Casciani (Politecnico di Milano – Department of Design)

18:25 Building Your Digital Twin: Affordable 3D Scanning and Optimization Techniques

Michele Bertolini (Politecnico di Milano – Department of Mechanical Engineering)

18:50 From Avatar to Outfit: New Tailored Fashion Design processes with 3D Prototyping

Jose Augusto Marinho Silva (Politecnico di Milano – Department of Design)

19:15 Q&A

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