Lingerie and Swimwear Design Short Course

Course Details

In this short course you will gain valuable insight into the lingerie and swimwear design industry, giving you a thorough understanding of the product cycle. You will develop practical skills that will help you in your career or business.

Topics Covered on Campus

• Research Development
• Customer Profiling
• Establishing a Market Level
• Concept Development
• Exploring Design Details/Components
• Trend, Fabric, and Colour Palette Development
• Drawing Tips and Range Planning
• Working Independently and in Groups
• Regular Group Feedback

Topics Covered Online

• Trend Boards (Colour Palette, Product Shape, Product Detail, Fabrics/Prints, Design Theme)
• Shop Report (Competitor Analysis to Help with Range Planning)
• Marketing Guide (How Do Your Competitors Market Their Designs?)
• Customer Profile (What Type of Customer Are You Designing For?)
• Illustration Guide (Where to Start, What Materials to Use)
• Finishing and Terminology (Understanding Different Types of Finishing to Build into Your Sketches)
• Collection Build (Designing Your Capsule Collection)
• Understanding Next Steps (Route to Manufacture, Designer Checklists, Final E-Presentation)