Beyond Design

Beyond design: the synergy of apparel product development (2nd edition) by Sandra J. Keiser & Myrna B. Garner is a new book that is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

"This practical text takes students step-by-step through the preproduction processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, developing silhouettes and specifications, pricing, and sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to retail when consumers want it and at a price they are willing to pay. Based on consultations with some of the most successful and innovative firms in the fashion business, the text covers the evolving partnerships among textile suppliers, product developers, manufacturers, and retailers as they work to develop apparel products in today's customer-driven environment." -- back cover

Contents:

PART ONE: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

• The Role of Product Development in the Apparel Supply Chain
• Business Planning
• Consumer Markets

PART TWO: CREATIVE PLANNING

• Trend Forecasting
• Color Management
• Fabrication
• Garment Styling
• Line Development

PART THREE: TECHNICAL DESIGN

• Translating Concept to Product
• Findings and Trim
• Sizing and Fit
• Quality Assurance

PART FOUR: PRODUCTION PLANNING AND DISTRIBUTION

• The Role of Sourcing
• Pricing and Costing
• Sales, Production, and Distribution