Fashion, apparel, textile, merchandising, garments

1. < The fabric of an industry has evolved with technology > Presented By: < Kariman Ahmed Shehata > By: < Alan Joch > Web Address: < www. Architectural Record / Digital Practice / Feature/ December 2003 - The fabric of an industry has evolved with technology3> Topic Number: < 57 > Date: < December 2003>

2. Designers of carpet and textiles have turned to advanced tools and methods It’s tempting to think of soft materials like carpets, textiles, and coverings as mere decorations or backdrops for the indoor spaces they occupy. But interior architects choose these materials with great care, knowing they convey as much of a design aesthetic as the layout and lines of the enclosing space itself. As they have done with building construction, innovations in digital design techniques and manufacturing methods have changed the way these products are made. The result is a win-win situation: A wider array of choices and easier ways to explore and create color and pattern combinations. Designers within mills and independent textile artists alike are using a combination of technologies to make their ideas into reality. The tools they use include design software, scanners, and image editing applications like Photoshop. Better simulation and communications software also mean that clients can initially review designs from afar via digital images or paper printouts, rather than costly swatches. One of her carpet patterns was designed for Collins + Aikman.