Digital media in fashion culture
Tuesday we met with Sandra Kuijpers, lecturer for the digital body sculptures course at the AMFI. Seeking more information about how technology influences fashion culture, we gained a unique perspective by having Ms. Kuijpers demonstrate Lectra in action. Lectra is a 2D pattern digitization and 3D prototyping CAD/CAM software that allows designers more freedom in experimentation and also leads to more sustainable outcomes. Luckily we’re able to share some screenshots from the program which should indicate the complexity of the software’s functionality and the time investment required to use the expert module, well, expertly. The information we gathered during the interview will be extremely useful in understanding how technology is not only helping to change the process of making garments, but readjusting the priorities of fashion education.