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Item Field to Virtual Fashion: Development and Initial Testing of a Virtual Textile Foundations SIMLab(International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 2022-12-31) Beckett, Angela; Cobb, KellyThe purpose of this study is to develop and launch a virtual textile simulation lab focused on cotton fiber and fabric. Virtual simulation labs enable students the opportunity to experiment with cutting-edge technology in an accessible learning environment and carry out experiments otherwise not possible without being in-person.Item Service Design: Developing A Creative Ideation and Low-Tech Rapid Prototyping Toolkit for Multicolores Embroidery Project(International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 2022-12-31) Cobb, KellyThe Purpose of this design research was to develop a creative ideation and low tech rapid prototyping toolkit based on artisan-defined needs and criteria. The aim was apply creative expertise responsively, toward the beneficial use and in service to others. Cross-cultural design interventions ideally respect and attempt to encourage artisanal creativity and agency. In this scenario, the design researcher bridges a gap, facilitating artisans in an effort to better compete with the products and practices of modern industrialization.