Fibres and fabrics - OCRIterative design

Textiles are made from fibres, classified as either natural or manufactured. Fibres are twisted into yarns before being made into woven, knitted or bonded fabrics.

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Iterative design

The iterative process in design

Producing iterative models

Designers typically work through an process, starting by producing early models or to test different aspects of their design.

Diagram illustrating the cyclic iterative design process starting with a brief, to analysis, design ideas, modelling, testing, evaluating and modification.
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The iterative design process

A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process or to act as something to be replicated or learned from. Early prototypes may be used to test the design’s appearance, functionality or for production or as . Their purpose is to facilitate quick testing, analysis and improvement through iterative changes. James Dyson famously made 5,127 prototypes before he successfully made his concept ready for manufacture.

Quick textile designs can be modelled out of newspaper and more-detailed models can be made from cotton or . Fabric models are called and can be made on a to test the and drape of a .

A college student draping a mannequin in a fashion design class.
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A student making a toile