Virtual reality has re-imagined the art of apparel and footwear design. 3D design programs like MODO, KeyShot, CLO, Browzwear, Optitex, and Lectra augment the creativity of color and material designers to virtually construct patterns and render realistic 3D garments. This is exciting technology for brands that want to reduce waste for a greener footprint and accelerate design to keep up with fast fashion. However, designers are notoriously tactile. They need to touch, feel, and gain a...
October 24, 2019 by Bruce Wright
Kürzlich haben wir einen Blog-Artikel dazu geschrieben, inwiefern sich das Erscheinungsbild auf die Farbe auswirkt. In diesem Artikel beleuchten wir einige Merkmale, die sich auf die Wirkungseigenschaften eines Objekts auswirken, wie Textur, Glanz, Transparenz und Spezialeffekte, und erklären, warum es so wichtig ist, das Erscheinungsbild frühzeitig im Design-Workflow zu beschreiben. Während 3D-Programme jahrelang versucht haben, optische Aspekte zu berücksichtigen, hat...
November 29, 2017 by Thomas Meeker
Appearance is more than simply color. It’s a comprehensive look at everything inherent to each unique material we come in contact with, including texture, gloss, transparency, and special effects. Each of these characteristics plays a part and has an effect on overall appearance and understanding in relation to a single material. Objects may have several elements that affect appearance, such as the material’s surface texture, construction, overall geometry and micro-surface. The environ...
October 24, 2017 by Thomas Meeker
