Effectiveness of Digital Drawing Programs in Fashion Design

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Volume 2 Issue 1
Pages
79-94

Keywords:

Digital drawing programs, fashion design

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of digital drawing programs within the context of fashion design, with a particular focus on their role in enhancing the design process and improving final outcomes. The primary objective is to identify the most prominent digital drawing tools and to critically evaluate their advantages and limitations from the perspective of both the designer and the end product. Key areas of inquiry include the integration of technology into fashion design practices, the application of computer-aided design (CAD), the impact of digital transformation in the fashion industry, and an in-depth examination of widely used software such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and Procreate. Through a comparative analytical approach, the study underscores the practical benefits of digital drawing tools—namely, increased efficiency, precision, and user accessibility—while also acknowledging the technical and creative challenges they may pose. The findings affirm that digital drawing programs constitute essential instruments in contemporary fashion design, offering versatility and support across various phases of the design workflow.

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Authors

Rusul Khaleel Ibrahim

Institute of Applied Arts, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq

Elham Taher Hussein

Institute of Applied Arts, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, Iraq

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DOI: 10.33899/frj.v2i1.61591

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