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How technology and cultural changes can impact on the work of
Official AQA section 3.2.3.
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AqaA LevelDesign And Technology Fashion And TextilesDesigning and making principles
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- designers Socioeconomic influences Socioeconomic influences have helped to shape product design and manufacture, including: • trends • street culture music and media • world events, eg WW1, WW2 • the rise of youth culture and anti- authoritarian attitudes • the influence of workwear garments on fashion • the role of women in society • sport and leisure • technological developments • music, film, royalty and celebrities. 34 Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration Major developments in technology How major developments in technology are shaping product design and manufacture, including: • the introduction of regenerated and synthetic fibres during the 20th century • the development of fabric finishes, e- textiles and smart materials • new methods of manufacturing clothing and textile materials including mass production as opposed to bespoke, automated manufacturing including CAD and CAM • new decorative techniques such as laser printing • development in the care of textiles.
- An awareness of scientific advancements/ discoveries and their potential development.
- Product life cycle The stages of the product life cycle, including: • design introduction • evolution • growth • maturity • decline • replacement.
- Students should be able illustrate their understanding with examples of how, with reference to specific products, designers have refined and redeveloped products.
- Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration 35 Social, moral and ethical issues The responsibilities of designers and manufacturers, including: • products are made using sustainable materials and ethical production methods • the development of products that are culturally acceptable, not offensive to people of different race, gender or religious belief • the development of products that are inclusive • the design and manufacture of products that could assist with social problems, eg poverty, health and wellbeing, migration and housing • the impact of Fairtrade on design and consumer demand • designing products to consider the six Rs of sustainability • the concept of upcycling.
Key terms
E-textilesBespoke manufacturingSustainable FashionBiodegradable FabricsGrowth StageMaturity StageFast FashionEthical FashionSustainable MaterialsCultural Sensitivity
Exam tips
- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing the impact of technology or culture on fashion, always include specific examples of brands or materials.
- Use examples in your answers: When discussing technological impacts, always include specific examples of technologies and their applications in fashion.
Common mistakes
- Confusing synthetic and regenerated fibres: Clarify that synthetic fibres are created from petrochemicals, while regenerated fibres are processed from natural materials.
- Confusing synthetic and natural fibres: Review the characteristics of both fibre types, focusing on their performance, care requirements, and environmental impact.
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- Which of the following technological advancements has significantly influenced the fashion industry in the 20th century?
- Explain how street culture has influenced contemporary fashion design.
- Evaluate the impact of technological developments on the manufacturing processes of textiles.
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