A new initiative with Style3D will be launched at the Manchester Fashion Institute within the university, offering students the chance to explore the realm of 3D technology.
Style3D harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to swiftly create 3D designs.
This innovative technology allows users to visualize, design, cut, and fabricate complete garments using life-sized avatar models through real-time editing, a process known as ‘rapid prototyping.’
Eric Liu, the CEO of Style3D, stated: “I am delighted to be working with Manchester Met. I think that Manchester is a centre of fashion, from fashion businesses to manufacturers. It has given me a lot of inspiration because it has very innovative technology. I think it is quite similar to a city like Hanzhou, in that it has really integrated science technology with the fashion industry.
“We’re going to present the world’s latest fashion technology and software at Manchester Met. The students will get a head start in real industry development and see the future of the fashion industry.”
Historically, producing a 3D wearable garment has been a time-intensive task requiring the specialized skills of a creative pattern cutter, a craft that can take years to perfect.
In contrast, Style3D’s software can transform an AI-generated pattern into a wear-ready design almost instantaneously. These creations can then be showcased on customizable life-sized screen avatars within the Styleverse hub.
Anita Mitchell, head of the fashion design section at Manchester Met, remarked: “Our students will have access to new emerging industry standard digital fashion technologies that don’t exist anywhere else. There are no other companies that have got the same advanced and sophisticated software and it is going to be used here at Manchester Metropolitan University.
“Having this strategic partnership located in our institute means that the fashion industry is going to be engaging with our students, with our academics and with our researchers.
“We’ve got everyone we need in one space including the fashion industry, higher education and the tech developers and that is what is going to drive digitalisation and sustainable fashion practice in the fashion industry and graduate employability here.”
With its base in Hangzhou, China, Style3D has broadened its reach to four different countries.
