Modularity in apparel production : an industry-integrated investigation : Master of Design exegesis, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand

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dc.contributor.authorHoori, Te Paea
dc.date.accessioned2019-12-05T23:47:09Z
dc.date.available2019-12-05T23:47:09Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe central focus of this project, as outlined in the industry brief, is to develop the workflow and manufacturing capabilities of the apparel company Kapinua, through expansion of the brand’s 3D-integrated, customer driven, e-commerce platform. Based in Levin, New Zealand, Kapinua is a vertically-integrated manufacturing and retailing company. Specialising in made-to-order (MTO) digitally printed garments, Kapinua have developed an online platform that allows its users to select and customise garments from their web browser. With the support of New Zealand government organisation Callaghan Innovation, Kapinua wishes to expand, develop and refine this digital asset. Through iterative design practice, analysis of Kapinua’s systems and processes, reflective documentation, and literary research, this work looks to explore possible applications of customisation and modularity in the production of apparel. Informed by client needs, the primary project outcomes are relevant sizing charts informed by parametric research; grading rule tables; modular pattern templates; a library of products prepared for Kapinua’s 3D-integrated, online platform; and a structured filing system to organise and access digital assets. Further objectives include improved efficiency through workflow streamlining and early iterations of resources designed to assist with future product development within the company. More broadly, this research poses the question: How can digital technologies help create economically-viable, structurally customisable patterns - and how can this increase customer satisfaction, garment fit, and improve the way we engage with clothing?en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/15073
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectFashion designen_US
dc.subjectData processingen_US
dc.subjectClothing and dressen_US
dc.subjectComputer-aided designen_US
dc.subjectDressmakingen_US
dc.subjectPattern designen_US
dc.subjectThree-dimensional imagingen_US
dc.subjectKapinua (Firm)en_US
dc.titleModularity in apparel production : an industry-integrated investigation : Master of Design exegesis, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealanden_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorHoori, Te Paea
thesis.degree.disciplineDesignen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Design (MDes)en_US
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