The work of the fashion designer is a unique combination of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Indeed, through his artistic vision and technical skill, he transforms abstract concepts into tangible garments that influence culture and society.
From craftsmanship to creative research to the use of pastels and markers, the designer shapes his visions using a variety of tools he can employ in his creative process.
Among these, especially in the last few years, together with Photoshop and Illustrator, Apple-owned Procreate digital drawing program has become increasingly popular, making it one of the leading software programs for designers and artists.
But what makes Procreate so special?
The tools are arranged logically and can be customized to fit the user’s preferences. What is really surprising, is the fluidity of the creative process. Using state-of-the-art technology, Procreate offers a drawing feel that is remarkably close to the traditional paper-based experience. The brushes respond realistically to pressure and movement, allowing artists to express their creativity without compromise.
Procreate also offers a wide range of brushes ranging from pencils to pastels, from oil strokes to custom digital brushes. Each brush is highly customizable, allowing designers to create unique effects and adapt to a variety of artistic styles.
In addition to brushes, Procreate features advanced tools that allow you to work with surgical precision. The transformation function makes it easy to change the size and position of elements, while the selection function offers options to cut, copy and paste parts of your work.
A particularly appreciated feature by artists is also the ability to record their creative process. This feature allows each individual stroke to be captured, enabling artists to share their work process with others or simply revisit and learn from their past creations. In addition, Procreate greatly simplifies the process of exporting work. Artists can easily share their artwork on social media platforms or export it to a variety of file formats, ensuring that their work can be enjoyed by a wide audience.
Our students use this program, now used by most style departments, after a thorough study of hand drawing, without which it would be complicated to use it to its fullest.
In an age of increasing presence of AI and social, excelling in the use of these digital tools becomes an essential skill to complete a fashion designer’s career path.
