Digital Fashion Industry

Course Overview

The Digital Fashion Industry course is a collaboration between Parsons School of Design at The New School and The Digital Fashion Group Academy. It provides an overview of how digital technologies can be used to positively impact and improve the fashion industry. Students will explore the role of the consumer in demanding more ethically sourced products and brands, and how this transformation is supported by a transparent supply chain. They will also learn about blockchain technology and its potential to address industry concerns such as counterfeiting, environmental impact, and tracking and verification of goods. Additionally, the course covers Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in automating the fashion industry. At the end of the course, students will craft a Digital Fashion Mission Statement and construct a mind map of the key knowledge they have gained.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants are encouraged to apply their knowledge to their own fashion businesses. They can use the Digital Fashion Mission Statement to create a roadmap for their business, and use the mind map to identify areas of improvement and potential opportunities. Additionally, they can use the knowledge gained to create a more sustainable digital ecosystem, and to explore the potential of blockchain technology and AI to address industry concerns.

[Career Paths]
The following are three job position paths recommended to learners of this course:

1. Digital Fashion Designer: Digital fashion designers use digital technologies to create innovative fashion designs. They use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create patterns, develop prototypes, and create 3D models of their designs. They also use AI and machine learning to create custom designs and to optimize production processes. As the digital fashion industry continues to grow, digital fashion designers will be in high demand.

2. Digital Fashion Consultant: Digital fashion consultants help fashion companies and brands to develop and implement digital strategies. They use their knowledge of digital technologies to advise companies on how to use them to improve their operations and increase their profits. They also help companies to develop digital marketing strategies and to create digital products.

3. Digital Fashion Supply Chain Manager: Digital fashion supply chain managers are responsible for managing the entire supply chain process from design to delivery. They use digital technologies such as blockchain and AI to track and verify goods, optimize production processes, and ensure that products are ethically sourced. As the digital fashion industry continues to grow, digital fashion supply chain managers will be in high demand.

[Education Paths]
Recommended Degree Paths:
1. Bachelor of Science in Digital Fashion: This degree program focuses on the use of digital technologies to create innovative fashion products and services. It covers topics such as digital design, digital marketing, digital manufacturing, and digital retailing. Students will learn how to use digital tools to create and manage fashion products, as well as how to use data to inform decisions. This degree is becoming increasingly popular as the fashion industry continues to embrace digital technologies.

2. Master of Science in Digital Fashion Management: This degree program focuses on the management of digital fashion products and services. It covers topics such as digital marketing, digital retailing, digital supply chain management, and digital analytics. Students will learn how to use digital tools to create and manage fashion products, as well as how to use data to inform decisions. This degree is becoming increasingly popular as the fashion industry continues to embrace digital technologies.

3. Master of Science in Digital Fashion Design: This degree program focuses on the design of digital fashion products and services. It covers topics such as digital design, digital manufacturing, digital marketing, and digital retailing. Students will learn how to use digital tools to create and manage fashion products, as well as how to use data to inform decisions. This degree is becoming increasingly popular as the fashion industry continues to embrace digital technologies.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Digital Fashion: This degree program focuses on the research and development of digital fashion products and services. It covers topics such as digital design, digital manufacturing, digital marketing, and digital retailing. Students will learn how to use digital tools to create and manage fashion products, as well as how to use data to inform decisions. This degree is becoming increasingly popular as the fashion industry continues to embrace digital technologies.