https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jdt <p style="text-align: justify;">Journal of Design and Textiles (JDT) is an open access journal which provides a forum to disseminate knowledge among academic and industrial researchers, in the fields of textile engineering, technology, fashion, and design. This Journal aims to promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary approaches and the role of collaboration in education; bridging the gap between research of design, technologies and industry.</p> School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan en-US Journal of Design and Textiles 2959-0868 <p><a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="license"><img src="https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by/4.0/88x31.png" alt="Creative Commons License"></a><br>This work is licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="license">Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.&nbsp;</a>Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License</a>&nbsp;that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work’s authorship and initial publication in this journal.</p> https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jdt/article/view/6296 <p>As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform various fields and industries, its impact on design education has become increasingly evident. This study investigates how AI influences creativity, critical thinking, and skill development in design learning. It highlights the benefits and challenges of using AI tools by gathering insights from students, educators, and professionals across various design disciplines. The findings indicate that AI enhances creativity and critical thinking by simplifying the brainstorming process while providing possible design alternatives and offering real-time feedback. However, over-reliance on AI tools raises ethical issues such as bias and lack of transparency. This eventually hinders the development of hands-on skill development. This study emphasizes the importance of mindful AI integration in the core design curriculum to balance AI-driven innovation and traditional practices. By navigating the opportunities and limitations of AI, educators, and learners can optimize its role in design education and ensure it serves as a tool for betterment, rather than replacing human originality.</p> Fatima-tu-Zuhra Copyright (c) 2025 Fatima-tu-Zuhra https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-02-20 2025-02-20 4 1 1 23 10.32350/jdt.41.01 https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jdt/article/view/6712 <p>The contemporary industrial revolution and CE primarily emphasize the need of a GSC for sustainability. The implementation of sustainable SC techniques in the textile sector, especially in developing nations such as Pakistan, presents significant challenges. The shift to a circular textile sector continues to encounter many obstacles. The present research identifies eight significant impediments to the application of GSC methods in Pakistan's textile sector concerning CE. This research aims to provide suggestions for enhancing innovations in Pakistan's textile sector. The government, in conjunction with corporate leaders, must comprehend the critical obstacles and formulate more effective CE initiatives. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among specialists for data collecting. The DEMATEL approach was used to assess the extent of impact and interaction among the obstacles, facilitating the cataloging of these barricades into cause / effect categories. The researchers propose mitigation solutions that include an infrastructure plan and a platform strategy to facilitate the transformation of Pakistan's textile sector towards CE. The results will assist industrial businesses in formulating plans for the implementation of GSCs to attain long-term sustainability.</p> Fahad Zafar Mohammad Shaiq Copyright (c) 2025-03-15 2025-03-15 4 1 24–47 24–47 10.32350/jdt.41.02 https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jdt/article/view/6771 <p>This research explores the transformative influence of Blender, an open-source software, on hard surface modeling across educational, industrial, and gaming sectors in Pakistan and China. Despite the growing global adoption of Blender, there is a lack of comparative studies analyzing its impact in diverse socio-economic and technological landscapes. This study addresses this gap by exploring how Blender’s integration differs in these two regions, emphasizing skill development, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Using a mixed-methods approach involving surveys, case studies, and literature reviews, the findings reveal how Blender is integrated into curricula, supports affordable industrial applications, and enables the creation of gaming assets. Pakistan focuses on cost-effective grassroots initiatives, whereas China relies on structured, government-endorsed strategies for large-scale industrial applications. Educational institutions in both countries show a significant uptake of Blender, with China achieving superior results due to its advanced infrastructure. In the gaming sector, Blender allows Pakistani developers to create globally recognized indie games and empowers Chinese companies to produce AAA titles. Key challenges include limited infrastructure in Pakistan and standardization issues in China. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating AI, fostering cross-border collaboration, and developing tailored training programs. The study recommends Pakistan emulate China's model with state support for long-term development. Future studies could explore Blender’s role in emerging economies and its future for works designed in the metaverse. The study underscores Blender as an important, affordable tool that balances price with requirements in the field, and securing its position in the global virtual environment.</p> Dr Ayaz Muhammad Hanif Zohra Saleem Abdul Waheed Khan Fu Kaili Copyright (c) 2025 Dr Ayaz Muhammad Hanif, Zohra Saleem, Abdul Waheed Khan, Fu Kaili https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-04-21 2025-04-21 4 1 48 70