Design and Product Development

Developing a Robust Design Criteria Using Clothing Taskscape and FEA Model

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Abstract

A robust 60-point design criteria that guided the creation of a three-part functional outdoor winter clothing system for seated clients was developed using the clothing taskscape (Tullio-Pow & Strickfaden, 2020) and the FEA model (Lamb & Kallal, 1992). This paper illustrates how to transform a detailed clothing taskscape into a design criteria that can guide the design process through a three phases of data analyses including: categorizing primary research into themes; categorizing basded on the generic clothing taskscape; looking at bodily relationships for sporting activities. The design criteria was created in five parts: (1) required visual styling; (2) required safety attributes; (3) fabric performance requirements; (4) use and placement of fasteners; and (5) fit with the body. The research herein provides essential materials that show designers and educators how to create a design criteria by using the clothing taskscape and FEA model. 

Keywords: Design Process, Functional Clothing, Seated Clients, Winter Clothing

How to Cite:

Strickfaden, M., Yu, X. & Tullio Pow, S., (2025) “Developing a Robust Design Criteria Using Clothing Taskscape and FEA Model”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 81(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.18781