3D Proto

3D Proto

by | Dec 15, 2016

3D Proto

Sportswear garment prototyping

Project Info

Start date:
December 2015

End date:
December 2016

Funding:
Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI)

Coordinator:
Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)

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Summary

A sample model on a higher technological level, such as a precise virtual 3D prototype, contains innovative numerical fitting information (e.g., data about the areas of compression of a garment) that could improve the design and quality of the final sports garment and better satisfy the customer.

The aim of this research project was thus to reform existing garment prototyping processes for the active sportswear sector. The main focus was on the definition of accurate physical and mechanical high-tech sports fabric properties and on the use of virtual sports body animations to perform accurate simulation of sports garments.

In this project, Artanim was in charge of providing realistic body animations of different sports (alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, running and hiking). Moreover, Artanim worked on the development of software tools to improve the fabric measurements protocol by analyzing body motion and deformation.

Partners

Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)
Fabric measurements and garments 3D simulation

Artanim
Motion capture, body modeling and animation, development of body motion and garment deformation analysis software

Odlo International SA
Garments 3D design and industrial supervision

Fashioning Movement

Fashioning Movement

by | Oct 28, 2015

Fashioning Movement

Garment comfort visualization

Project Info

Start date:
November 2013

End date:
October 2015

Funding:
HES-SO

Coordinator:
Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)

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Summary

Today, the complex sensations of comfort (interaction body – clothing, suitability of fabrics, etc.) are subjectively evaluated on a static body. The goal of this project was to provide new knowledge about garment comfort and fit taking into account the body movement. The comfort sensation was objectively measured with new 3D simulation tools on animated bodies, returning numerical fitting data.

Thus, with this research, new avenues can be opened up for the development of innovative applications of advanced garment design. In particular, new pattern making methods taking into account the body movement can be imagined, an aspect that current processes are not able to consider nor apply in clothing.

A pilot project was carried out within the framework of this research, watch the video here.

Partners

Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD)
Garments 3D design and simulation

Artanim
Motion capture, body modeling and animation, development of garment deformation analysis software

With the collaboration of Odlo International SA, Salomon SA and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)

Related Publications

Mert E, Psikuta A, Joshi A, Arevalo M, Charbonnier C, Luible-Bär C, Annaheim S, Rossi R. The distribution of air gap thickness and the contact area during Alpine skiing , Proc. of 9th Int. Conf. on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, Lugano, Switzerland, October 2018.
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Mert E, Psikuta A, Arevalo M, Charbonnier C, Luible-Bär C, Bueno MA, Rossi R. A validation methodology and application of 3D garment simulation software to determine the distribution of air layers in garments during walking measurement, Measurement, 117:153-164, 2017.
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Luible C, Charbonnier C. Fashioning Movement: a new approach to Fashion Design, In Unfrozen – Design Research Today, Edited by Swiss Design Network, Triest Verlag, 2017.
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Mert E, Psikuta A, Arevalo M, Charbonnier C, Luible C, Bueno MA, Rossi RM. Quantitative validation of 3D garment simulation software for determination of air gap thickness in lower body garments, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 254:2017.
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Luible C, Charbonnier C. Fashioning Movement: a new approach to Fashion Design, Unfrozen Symposium, 1st SDN Design Research Winter Summit, Giessbach, Switzerland, January 2016.
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Taylormatic

Taylormatic

by | Oct 1, 2014

Taylormatic

A multi-platform solution

Project Info

Start date:
December 2012

End date:
October 2014

Funding:
NoBrandSolution

Coordinator:
NoBrandSolution 

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Summary

The goal of this project was to provide a multi-platform product presentation and customization solution. The Taylormatic platform allows designers and producers to present their customizable products in a virtual yet visually realistic manner to potential clients, allowing them to manufacture products as required. At the same time it provides users with the freedom to configure products to their liking, while presenting them with a visually convincing result.

As part of this project, we worked on the research and development of a Kinect-based gesture recognition solution, as well as a multi-Kinect body scanning solution. The body scanner allows for the accurate size-estimation of fully dressed customers, for products where a size recommendation needs to be made.

Taking into account the full 3D asset production pipeline from initial design to final 3D content, we furthermore designed and developed asset management plugins for Unity which allow for the management and export of 3D assets and their meta data. Based on this data, the applications we developed ranging from a full in-store virtual mirror to optimized iOS and Android solutions, can be fully customized to support a wide variety of product types and visual identities.

Partners

NoBrandSolution
Concept creation, commercialization, asset design and creation

Artanim
Body scanning solution, gesture recognition, application development and asset management