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.

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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

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