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Academic project · 2024 · Hochschule Niederrhein

Japanese Workwear

Technical Garment Design & Development · School Project

A university project exploring Japanese workwear through functional design, utilitarian details and contemporary silhouettes. From initial research and concept development to technical drawings, pattern construction and the final garment.

  • Research & Concept: inspiration, moodboard, design direction
  • Technical Drawing: technical flats, construction details
  • Pattern Making: pattern construction and development
  • Garment Construction: construction and manufacturing
  • Material Research: fabrics, trims and material selection
  • Product Development: functional details and pocket solutions
  • Final Presentation: styling, photography and visual presentation
Japanese Workwear project cover, 2023

01

Concept & Moodboard

Inspiration, visual research and design direction.

02

Technical Drawings

Technical flats, garment details and construction specifications.

03

Pattern Development

Pattern development, pattern pieces and garment construction.

04

Material & Trims

Material selection, fabric specifications and functional components.

05

Final Garment

Final garment, fit, proportions and functional details.

Design & Product Development

  • Technical Drawing
  • Pattern Making
  • Garment Construction
  • Material Knowledge
  • Textile Research
  • Product Development
  • Creative Direction