We are going to enter the world of fashion
design. Throughout the years of fashion history, the great designers and
creators have begun the elaboration of their pieces from simple sketches, sets
of lines that showed an idea that, later, with the fabrics, they began to give.
life.
Over the years and the rise of new technologies ,
this first step in the creation of fashion and accessories has been further
simplified, since we can find countless programs and applications that help us
in this process.
Today I want to show you some of the most common, used by
both professional designers and those who have just started, some are even used
in design schools and universities. If there is someone among us who has
always liked fashion design but who has never been launched or who has not
known where to start, this is your time, just start using these software and
watch some tutorials on refinement to start designing.
Do you dare to draw your own models?
Work from your computer with these incredible programs
The most common is to work from a computer, since there
is a wider range of options in terms of programs and their
professionalism. Some of the programs are common to other types of design,
but they also allow you to create incredible pieces, whether of clothing or
accessories.
Also, if you find it very uncomfortable to work on your
designs with your computer, now technology offers us new facilities, such as
incredible graphics tablets. Although I advise you to take that step when
you already have a little more experience.
Now, to start fashion design with your
computer, you must know the following programs.
Adobe Illustrator : it is one of the programs, as I
mentioned, used in all kinds of designs, basic for any professional who is
dedicated to it. Although we always hear people talk about Illustrator,
generally focused on graphic design or photography, it is also a very important
piece in the elaboration of fashion designs, since it allows us to draw this
type of sketches in a more specific way. .
Yes, it is true that at first it is not a program as
simple as others that we can find in this list and it usually requires
intermediate knowledge to develop designs of this type. It offers the
possibility of working from vectors and creating sketches from scratch to
later add a touch of color and texture. This type of illustration format
is very beneficial in fashion design since it allows you to modify the
different layers applied at any time.
Adobe Photoshop : another of the key programs in
design and editing. It is one of the most used by professionals and allows
images to be given a more expert touch thanks to the possibility of including
prints in a sketch or even in a photograph.
This tool is also widely used by designers thanks to the
possibility of creating inspiration tables that include the latest trends,
colors and all kinds of details to start creating a collection from scratch.
AVA CAD / CAM : This is not an exclusive software
for fashion design, it also focuses on other areas such as home textile
stamping or wall decoration. I wanted to include this program since it is
specialized in design and color and offers great possibilities, not only in
design, but also in training, technical support and technical consulting
services.
CLO : another creation program based on the
elaboration of different layers. Like the previous one, it is not limited
only to fashion design, but we can use it to make sketches of any other piece
that includes fabric, such as bags, purses or hats, among others.
In addition to creating the patterns in two
dimensions , where colors, textures and all kinds of details can be
included, the program allows us to see a simulation of the pieces in 3D ,
which offers a more realistic vision of the creation.
CorelDraw : it is one of the first design programs
and one of the most used by professionals. It allows you to create designs
from scratch, from vectors. The tools it offers to work with are very easy
to use and allow you to preview how the designed pieces are turning out.
Edraw : another great program used by professionals,
although thanks to its ease of use it can also be used in the
beginning. It is very powerful software and allows you to create sketches
with existing model shapes, offering a wide range of your own style designs.
Fashion Sketcher : it is a multiplatform program
aimed at both professionals and amateurs of fashion design. With this
software you can make designs on pre-drawn garments, so the creation is limited
only to customizing them.
You can also design from your tablet with these apps
Another form of work that designers often use is drawing
on tablets . It may be easier, since it involves drawing in a similar
way to a sheet of paper, with the advantage of digitization.
On the other hand, these programs are also available for
mobile. It is not usually very comfortable to make designs on such small
screens, but it is very useful to have one of these applications, you never
know when inspiration may come to you.
Concepts : offers the possibility of creating
professional designs, starting from an initial idea, going through the sketch
and working in depth until the final drawing is achieved. It offers very
good tools and different sizes of brushes. Available for iOS and Android
and can be linked to Google Drive, to be able to save work online.
Prêt-à-Template : allows you to make sketches
similar to those made on paper. It works with templates, either the ones
predetermined by the application or some of its own creation. In addition,
the best thing about it is that it allows you to design with the front, side
and rear views and respects the proportions and scales.
Procreate : one of the most used applications by all
kinds of designers, considered one of the best (I am not saying it, the awards
it has obtained endorse it). Offers a wide variety of brushes, colors,
effects, and layers. The only downside is that it is only available for
iOS devices and is priced at $ 9.90.
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