Traci Lamar
Bio
Research
Textile Design, Fashion
Technology for Textile/Apparel Applications
New Product Development
Health and Safety
Dr. Lamar’s research interests focus on the interface of textile design, technology, and the creation of textile products (including apparel) in the context of the textile and apparel industry. More specifically, those interests include textile product design and development, impact of, and opportunities presented by, technology in the design and development process, and on the products that are created.
Technology is altering the way organizations design and develop product, but most technologies are being used in isolated segments of the process rather than being leveraged with a broad perspective of the scope of design and development. An effective creation process requires that these digital islands be linked to form an integrated system supporting creation of products targeted to specific aesthetic, structural and functional requirements. This focus includes investigation related to design process, design knowledge, and designed artifacts in the textile product arena.
Specific interest areas supporting this overall research program include:
- Emerging design processes that require integrated design of textile fabric and end product
- Methods for acquiring consumer input for product development
- Modeling apparel and textile design and development processes
- User input into design and development
- Integrating consumer evaluative criteria into the design and development process
- Design of functional textile and apparel products for specific end use markets
- Applications for design and product customization technologies (e.g. CAD, digital printing, integral knitting, body scanning)
Organizations
- Computer Integrated Textile Design Association
- ITAA
- Phi Kappa Phi
Education
PhD Textile Technology and Management North Carolina State University 1999
MS Textiles and Clothing Arizona State University 1988
BS Apparel Design Kansas State University 1981
Area(s) of Expertise
3D Apparel CAD
Product Development
Textile Design
Publications
- The effects of CO2 laser treatment on a digital velvet printing , JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE (2021)
- Examining the effectiveness of virtual fitting with 3D garment simulation , International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education (2016)
- Effect of Texture on Color Variation in Inkjet-Printed Woven Textiles , COLOR RESEARCH AND APPLICATION (2014)
- Enhancing accuracy of drape simulation. Part I: Investigation of drape variability via 3D scanning , JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE (2008)
- Enhancing accuracy of drape simulation. Part II: Optimized drape simulation using industry-specific software , JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE (2008)
- Proactive product development integrating consumer requirements , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2006)
- Evaluation of drape characteristics in fabrics , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLOTHING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2005)
- Fabric drape measurement: A modified method using digital image processing , Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (2005)
- Consumer purchase data as a strategic product development tool , Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management (2001)
- Universal and bra consumers' evaluative criteria , ITAA proceedings : proceedings of the annual meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Inc., November 10 - 13, 1999, Santa Fe, New Mexico (1999)
Groups
- Research: 3D Apparel CAD
- Faculty
- Academics: Fashion and Textile Design
- Academics: Fashion and Textile Management
- Academics: Fashion and Textile Management: Fashion Development and Product Management
- Research: Product Development
- Academics: Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
- Research: Textile Design