For courses in Design, Merchandising, Trend Research, Costume and CAD Design. The SnapFashun Sketchbook covers garment design, trend research, and CAD in a fun and simple way. Filled with helpful trade secrets and industry tips, the book discusses how to use the Snapfashun Illustration System to create trend-setting, practical designs. A new Part IV emphasizes trend analysis, research and digital skills, while an accompanying CD-ROM is filled with Adobe Illustrator documents and exercises. Throughout the book, students learn how to express their ideas using quick sketch techniques, "pictionary examples, and tracing templates and create innovative and inspiring designs. Pearson Education is proud to bring world-renowned Dorling Kindersley (DK) products to your classroom. Instantly recognized by their fascinating, full-color photographs and illustrations on every page, DK titles will add meaning to expository text and make learning accessible and, fun. Other DK hallmarks include cross-section views, 3D models, and text to visual call-outs to help readers comprehend and enjoy the wealth of information each book provides. With Pearson, you can see DK in a whole new way! For a complete listing of titles, please visit: http://us.dk.com/pearson

Table of Contents

Table of Contents UNIT I: SNAP FASHION 1. Drawing: The First Step 2. Basic Design Principles 3. Commercial Fashion Design UNIT II: GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 4. Basic Torso Silhouettes 5. Sleeves 6. Necklines, Collars, and Plackets 7. Skirts and Dresses 8. Pants and Jumpsuits 9. Details and Trims 10. Outerwear Jackets, Sweaters, and Coats UNIT III: ADVANCED DRAWING SKILLS 11. Basic Fabric Rendering 12. Additional Sketching Techniques UNIT IV: TREND RESEARCH & DIGITAL SKILLS 13. Designing with Computers 14. Observation... training the "fashion eye"