It's fair to say that NewArc has taken the fashion design world by storm this year, and it's about time we showed you all exactly what it is now capable of! Join us as we demonstrate the new features and full capability of NewArc.ai. From its photorealist results, spot-on prompt suggestions, and colour/print/texture recognition to its ability to produce beautiful editorial-style photographs from mere sketches. This is not an update you want to miss!

How things work in the fashion and textile industry is changing rapidly, so you are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed and left behind. This Free Skills Update aims to shed some light on the key technologies shaking things up, where they fit in this new way of working, and, most importantly, how it may impact you and the skills you need to thrive! We will start by looking at the Adobe ecosystem's relevance and use cases as the industry transitions to 3D visualisations. Then, we will examine traditional 3D design tools and discuss who needs to learn this new software—and who doesn't! Finally, we will examine a new kind of 3D design tool, Embodee, which gives designers all the power over colour, print, texture, and graphics without the huge learning curve that 3D brings. AI is also a big disruptor, so we will demo the latest version of NewArc.ai too. You will come away from this event with a better understanding of the digital tools changing the design and development process and a clearer idea of what skills will help you thrive in the industry.

AI is here to stay... and some have labelled it an over-eager design assistant! You dont always get what you ask them for, but sometimes it opens your mind to new ideas... In this Skills Update, we will guide you through the AI tools that are saving designers time and helping to give clients more choice and flexibility. These tools bring an exciting blend of experimentation and creativity to a design process that can feel rushed and undervalued. We will also touch on the context of AI in textile design. The intellectual property implications, the threat that AI poses to traditional skills and how you can look to find your place and refine your offer in this new technically charged landscape. AI tools can spark new ideas and push the boundaries of traditional design thinking. We can't wait to show you our favourite and most accessible tools for textile designers, so join us on June 25th and discover these for yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips on incorporating AI into your design process.

We have found THE best and most accessible design visualisation apps and resources for Fashion and Textiles... Are you ready to revolutionise your approach to fashion design? Join us as we explore THE best and most accessible design visualisation apps and resources for fashion and textiles. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of creativity as we unlock the potential of these game-changing tools!! What’s in store? FashionDraw: Unleash your creativity with technical brushes, materials, and over 1,600 templates. FashionDraw brings your visions to life, from clothing to accessories. Swatcheditor: Experience the power of this editing tool. Visualise your patterns in 3D, edit colourways, and scale in real-time, empowering informed design choices. Adobe Express: Create amazing work that stands out with Generative AI. NewArc AI: Transform sketches into realistic images and renders in seconds. Generate unlimited designs for yourself or your client. Our expert tutor and founder, Erica Horne, will guide you through the potential of these cutting-edge tools, providing invaluable insights and knowledge that will transform your design workflow. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to level up your design game. Secure your spot now to revolutionise your design process, and discover the future of fashion design visualisation!!

Designing in CLO can seem all too easy - a platform where garments come to life effortlessly, without worrying about fiddly details like seam allowances and hem intricacies. But when it’s time to turn your digital design into production-ready garments, that’s when things can get a bit tricky. How can you ensure that your digital designs seamlessly transform into tangible pieces? This is the big question every CLO designer faces. Enter our Immersive Production Ready Files in CLO3D Skills Update, an update designed to address these concerns. Join us as our expert tutor, Laura Fish guides you through everything you need to know about ensuring your CLO files are “production ready”, covering the details that can be tricky even for experienced designers. From seam allowances, correct hem measurements and fit accuracy to product labelling and export functions - we’ll help you overcome every challenge that stands between your digital designs and real-life garments. And if that wasn't enough, we’ll also introduce you to the wonders of CLOSET... your factory is going to LOVE you! Unleash your creativity beyond the digital world, and join our exciting CLO skills update where innovation meets practicality. While we often hear about the time saved with high-quality digital samples, the real impact is in that first physical sample produced from your file. The seemingly unattainable dream of a perfect first sample is almost within reach, and we're here to help you achieve it!

AI is here to stay and it is time to get familiar with it. You may have heard of Chat GPT or Midjourney and even seen AI pop up in common tools such as Grammarly... however, the real power for us designers is in generative AI. Our team have been researching and playing around with various different tools both within the Adobe ecosystem and further afield and we can't wait to share them with you. The potential for instant recolours, and instant asset creation is unlimited. For some the thought of AI may feel like it's the end of skill and originality, however, we challenge you to think about it differently. Without the tedious and time-consuming tasks of your day-to-day and with extra skills at your fingertips, imagine how much exploration, ideation and play you can do without the ticking clock of commercial budgets dampening your vision. We will also be sharing a little about Adobe's AI strategy for the future; its ethical practices and its plan to allow you to train your own AI model and even license it for others to use.

The world of fashion and technology feels like it is moving so fast... while some of us are just getting round to learnig Adobe Illustrator. You are not alone if you are feeling a little overwhelemed and under pressure to keep up with the 3D fashion movement, you may even be wondering what all the fuss is about? 3D fashion looks great now that the quality of visuals are up to a much more realistic standard, but is that all it is? Are the benefits worth the investment in time, money and skills or can we still get by on sketches, CADs and samples? These are the very questions that our expert tutor Laura Fish will be exploring in this 3D Fashion Skills update. You will come away from this event with a much better understanding of what 3D fashion software looks like, how it works, where it fits and how it impacts the world of fashion design and development. We also hope that this update will give you some clarity on whether 3D design is for you.