Analysis should include the critical evaluation of a design for function and performance, such as
- appropriateness for the target customer group/market (e.g., Is the shape of the garment appropriate for the age group?)
- functionality of a garment (e.g., Is the customer able to move, stretch, go through the daily motions of work and life without the garment getting in the way or causing restriction of movement?)
- performance and quality of garment construction, fabrics, and notions (e.g., How much wear and tear will the garment go through?).
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- What does spec mean?
- Why is it important to assess and edit (i.e., change of design after assessment) designs?
- How does the season affect the design of clothing and assessment of the design?
- What does it mean to have a functional design?
Communication
- How does the customer group/market communicate, aid, and influence the assessment of designs?
- How would you express the design?
Leadership
- What skills are necessary in analyzing new designs?
- How can students practice assessment of design using themselves as the target market and using clothes in their closet?
Management
- What are the steps involved in effectively assessing a design?
- What other ways could one choose to represent the design?