3D Modeling in Fashion

3D MODELING TECHNIQUES - COMPUTER 3D

Introduction to 3D Modeling in Fashion

  • Introduction to the 3D Modeling course.

  • Objective: to present the course, define key concepts, and provide an overview of the use of 3D modeling in fashion.

  • Exploration of digital technologies that are transforming the creative and production process in fashion.

  • Focus on practical applications:

    • Printing patterns on fabric.

    • Creating three-dimensional decorative elements.

ABOUT ME

  • Name: CADIA (CLAUDIA) ROMANO.

  • Profession: designer and goldsmith/jeweler.

  • Work ranges from contemporary jewelry to high jewelry, product design, and accessories.

  • Experience:

    • Years of work at BVLGARI as a CAD designer and prototype maker for jewelry lines.

    • Currently the coordinator of the Bachelor's degree in JEWEL DESIGN and CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY at the Italian Academy (ROME).

    • Freelance for various brands, involved in historical and archaeological reproductions, including the digitization of a crown from the 1700s.

1. Introduction to the Lesson

  • Lesson objectives:

    • Presentation of the course.

    • Definition of key concepts.

    • Overview of the use of 3D modeling in fashion.

2. Why 3D Modeling in Fashion?
Advantages of 3D Modeling

  1. Innovation and Creativity:

    • Allows the exploration of complex shapes, textures, and structures.

  2. Rapid Prototyping:

    • Designers can test ideas and product variants more quickly.

  3. Sustainability:

    • Reduces the need for physical samples, limiting waste of fabric and resources.

  4. Customization:

    • Allows for tailor-made designs and decorations for the customer.

3. Main Fields of Application

  • Pattern Design:

    • Creation and simulation of complex textile patterns for digital or physical printing.

  • 3D Decorations:

    • Applications such as digital embroidery, 3D-printed accessories, or structural elements.

  • Virtual Fashion and Digital Catwalks:

    • Use of avatars and virtual runways to showcase collections.

  • Digital Twins of Garments:

    • Digital models corresponding to real products.

  • E-commerce and Virtual Try-On:

    • Immersive shopping experiences allowing customers to "try on" clothes online.

4. Examples and Case Studies

  • Balenciaga:

    • 3D-printed dress styled like Joan of Arc's armor.

  • GUCCI:

    • Works in latex created with selective laser sintering (SLS).

  • NIKE:

    • Collaboration with Zellerfeld for the 3D model of the Air Max 1000.

5. Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of 3D modeling applied to fashion.

  • Familiarity with main digital tools.

  • Connect aesthetic, creative, and technical aspects.

  • Develop a critical approach to the use of digital in terms of innovation and sustainability.

3D Software: RHINOCEROS
1. Introduction to Rhinoceros

  • Precise and versatile NURBS modeling software.

  • Used in architecture, product design, jewelry, and fashion.

  • Advantages: millimeter precision, management of complex surfaces, compatibility with various file formats.

2. Rhinoceros Interface

  • Viewport display, toolbar, command line, and layer management.

  • Basic functions to start:

    • Osnap: precision in operations.

    • Gumball: for moving, rotating, and resizing.

    • Layer management: organization of models.

3. Textiles and Rhinoceros

  • Simulation of patterns and textures.

  • Creation of complex designs for digital printing.

  • Rapid prototyping for immediate 3D visualization and production machines.

Module and Patterns in Design
1. Fundamental Concepts

  • Definitions of module (from Latin "modŭlus") as a base measure or shape.

  • Organized repetition of shapes or patterns (aesthetic, structural, symbolic functions).

  • Application of modules in textile design, both as graphic patterns and material elements.

2. Modularity and Sustainability

  • Influences of circular economy principles on modular design.

  • Modular design intended for easy assembly and disassembly.

3. 3D Printing and Modularity

  • Revolutionizing modular production through the ability to create customized components.

4. Design Gradients of Rigidity

  • Creation of areas transitioning from rigidity to softness.

  • Elements of movement and flexible joints.

3D Printing Techniques
1. Introduction to 3D Printing Techniques

  • Main technologies such as FDM, SLA/DLP, SLS.

  • Properties and uses of different printing techniques.

2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Printing Techniques

  • FDM: Advantages: economical and easy to use. Disadvantages: less precision.

  • SLA/DLP: Advantages: high resolution, smooth finishes. Disadvantages: high costs and maintenance.

3. Exemplary History of 3D Printing Application in Textiles

  • Integration of thermoplastic materials on fabric to modify aesthetics and mechanical properties.

Technical Parameters of Printing
1. Recommended Materials for FDM Printing

  • TPU: flexible and durable material.

  • PLA and PETG: other options for various types of garments.

2. Slicing Software

  • Slicing software to prepare the printing of 3D models.

  • Importance of supports for temporary structures during printing.