Workshop: Introduction to Digital Fashion

Learn how to design a 3D outfit and digital garment and experiment with customising your avatar using CLO3D, an industry-standard software used by leading fashion houses and independent designers.

This is a beginner workshop, and no prior experience in fashion or 3D is required. You will work in a supportive, creative environment and receive plenty of step-by-step guidance.

Learn how to create digital patterns from scratch, stitch them together using virtual sewing tools, and simulate the garments directly onto a custom digital avatar. Using your own measurements, you will build and personalise your avatar, adjusting proportions, skin tone, hairstyle, and accessories to create a unique model.

This workshop is inspired by our exhibition Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s, drawing inspiration from the bold and expressive fashion of 1980s subcultures. You will explore creative garment shapes, fabric combinations, and make your own digital design choices. By the end of the session, you will have a high-quality rendered image of the final look for your portfolio, digital showcase or social media, and a digital guide to help you continue your learning journey and develop your personal project further.

Learning outcomes:

• Navigating digital fashion software

• Customising avatars and measurements

• Understanding digital pattern constructions

• Simulating garments and assigning fabrics

• Rendering and presenting digital looks

Please note:

• All attendees must create a CLO3D account (free 14-day trial or paid) before attending this workshop

• You can bring your own laptop and a 3-button mouse, or we can lend you equipment for the duration of the session

• A short guide will be sent ahead of the session to help you set up and take measurements

• Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

• All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided

• This workshop is suitable for adults 18+

• Please note that this workshop is for participants over 18 years old, and the content and complexity have been tailored accordingly

• If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is the option to notify us at the ticket checkout

• If you would like to have 1:1 support for this workshop, you are welcome to bring a companion to support you on your project, at no extra cost. To request a companion spot please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org with your booking information.

• This session has a capacity of 20 participants, and one or two facilitators will be leading the sessions. So, the ratio of participants per facilitator will be 10:1.

• If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

Background image: Lamp prototype by Holly Rollins.