Introduction to 3D Fashion Design with CLO
A course by Soledad GallardoFashion Designer
A course by Soledad Gallardo, Fashion Designer
Learn 3D fashion design from scratch with CLO, the leading software for garment simulation and visualization. Dive into the world of digital fashion.
In this online course, Soledad Gallardo, renowned fashion designer, pattern maker, and 3D creator, invites you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of digital fashion. Discover how digital fabric simulation and 3D garment visualization are becoming indispensable tools in the fashion industry, contributing to sustainability and innovation.
You'll explore the leading digital fashion creation software: CLO. You'll learn everything from the interface and basic tools to 3D garment design and customization. Become an expert in digital fashion and create your own 3D pieces with a social and environmental focus.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 24 downloads
Why 3D fashion?
5 minutes, 10 seconds
The CLO interface
9 minutes, 43 seconds
Basic tools: symmetry, seams and simulation 1
16 minutes, 52 seconds
Basic tools: symmetry, seams and simulation 2
9 minutes, 32 seconds
The materials
9 minutes, 26 seconds
Pant Construction
15 minutes, 30 seconds
What's included in this course?
You'll learn step-by-step how to use CLO software, the benchmark tool for digital fashion design. Soledad Gallardo will guide you through the process, from familiarizing yourself with the interface to creating a complete 3D jumpsuit.
To begin, you'll discover the reasons for and uses of digital fashion, and you'll delve into the program's interface and basic tools. Next, you'll learn how to create an inspiration board and sketch garments.
You'll delve into pattern making, creating the pants and top, and joining the pieces together to give them the final touches. You'll also customize your avatar, light and render still images, and create a runway-style animation. By the end of the course, you'll be able to design 3D garments and contribute to a more sustainable world.
What is this course's project?
As your final project, you'll create a 3D jumpsuit from start to finish. You'll apply all the techniques and knowledge acquired throughout the course to design and customize your own 3D garment. This will be an opportunity to put everything you've learned into practice and demonstrate your creativity and skills in the world of digital fashion.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at fashion designers, pattern makers, illustrators, animators, and anyone interested in delving into the fascinating world of 3D fashion. No prior knowledge of design software is required, as Soledad Gallardo will guide you step-by-step through the learning process. If you are passionate about fashion and want to explore new creative possibilities with a sustainable approach, this course is ideal for you.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, it's recommended that you have a computer with internet access. You'll also need CLO and Adobe Premiere Pro, which will be used throughout the course. These programs will allow you to explore and develop your skills in digital fashion creation.
Reviews
- helgaterreroPLUS2 months ago
Hermoso curso, aplicacion genial que se logra dominar con este curso que cuida todos los detalles para facilitar el dominio de la herramienta y todos sus detalles. la creacion del avatar a la medida extraordinario
- 4 months ago
Clo3d es intimidante si eres principiante, pero este curso es de mucha ayuda.
- 5 months ago
The course is perfectly illustrated and voiced. And I have gained motivation to learn Spanish. Thank you for the information, knowledge and visualizations provided.
- 6 months ago
corso interessante per chi è alle prime armi con i cad 3d
- 6 months ago
muy interesante y bien explicado
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- influences
- U2
First steps in CLO
- Why 3D fashion?
- The CLO interface
- Basic tools: draw and edit
- Basic tools: symmetry, seams and simulation 1
- Basic tools: symmetry, seams and simulation 2
- The materials
- Garment design: inspiration panel and final sketch
- U3
build the garment
- Pant Construction
- Top pattern
- final finishes
- Final simulation and avatar customization
- U4
Generation of still images and animation
- Lighting, viewpoints and image rendering
- Create a catwalk-style animation
- Creating the video in Adobe Premiere Pro
- export the pattern
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to 3D fashion design with CLO
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FAQs
Digital fashion is all about designing and visualizing virtual garments using specialized software. This course teaches you how to model 3D clothing, simulate fabrics, and showcase digital collections from scratch.
The course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge in design or fashion, but key concepts are explained for those with basic pattern making or creative software experience.
You’ll need access to programs like CLO 3D or Marvelous Designer. A computer with good graphics capability and internet connection is recommended to install and run the software.
You’ll learn to create digital patterns, simulate fabrics, texture garments, design 3D collections, animate virtual runways, and export your creations for physical production or digital sales.
By the end, you’ll know how to export your garments and collections to sell on specialized digital platforms or as NFTs, tapping into new markets in the metaverse and virtual fashion.
Yes, the course covers high-fashion digital techniques, sculptural volumes, iconic draping, flat pattern cutting, and advanced texture experimentation on 3D garments.
The course teaches how to present, share, and collaborate with brands on digital fashion projects, plus strategies to stand out at events and specialized platforms.