Anne Porterfield

Bio

Research

• Uses of 3D apparel visualization software in apparel design and customization
• Design pedagogy/technology learning
• Surface design for custom apparel
• Couture design and finishing techniques

Teaching

• FTD 104-105
• TTM 519

Recent Publications

1. Annett-Hitchcock, K., Porterfield, A., Buie, T., Absher, K., & Mathur, K. (2020). Clothing Experiences of Consumers with Body Asymmetry and their interaction with Three-Dimensional (3D) Visualization Technology. The International Journal of Design in Society
2. Porterfield, A. & Lamar, T.A.M. (2020). A Framework for Incorporating Virtual Fitting into the Costume Design and Production Process. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education
3. Porterfield, A., & Woodbridge, J. (2020). Walking in the shoes of students: A Design based reflective analysis. Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management Special Issue, Empathy in Design, p1-11.
4. Porterfield, A., & Lamar, T. A. M. (2017). Examining the effectiveness of virtual fitting with 3D garment simulation.International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education: Sustainable Fashion Technology and Management, 10(3), 320-330. doi:10.1080/17543266.2016.1250290
5. Porterfield, A. (2018). What is your super-power. ITAA Annual Conference Design Exhibition, Cleveland, Ohio, November 7-9, 2018.
6. Jung, U. & Porterfield, A. & Kwon, C., (2022) A Wildland Firefighting Uniform Company’s Perceptions of Use of 3D Apparel Visualization Software ⎯ A Pilot Investigation. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 79(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.16001
7. Porterfield, A. & Woodbridge, J. (2024). Putting tools in the hands of students: A 1/3 scale dress form to make at home. International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes annual Symposium, Seoul, South Korea, April 23-26.
8. Porterfield, A. & Woodbridge, J. (2024) Virtual prototyping of jacquard pocket weaving Effects in historically-inspired garments. Costume Society of America Annual Meeting and Symposium. Washington, DC, May 23-26.
9. Jung, U., Porterfield, A. & Kwon, K. (2024). A Framework for incorporating virtual fitting into a wildland firefighting protective clothing design and development process. Poster Presentation. ITAA Annual Conference Proceedings. Baltimore, MD. November 8-11.

Area(s) of Expertise

3D Apparel CAD
Fashion Design
Product Development