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...
Recientemente, hicimos un blog sobre cómo la apariencia afecta el color. En este artículo, analizamos algunas de las características que impactan en la apariencia de los objetos, como textura, brillo, transparencia y efectos especiales, y explicamos por qué es crucial describir la apariencia en las primeras etapas del flujo de trabajo de diseño. Mientras que los programas 3D han intentado abordar los aspectos de la apariencia durante años, ha habido un ...
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...