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.
School of Design and Textiles, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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The Role of Interior Spatial Connectivity in Museum Visitor Experience: A Space Syntax Investigation
Interior spatial connectivity is a crucial defining factor of the visitor experience in museums, affecting movement patterns, wayfinding, and exhibit interaction. This study investigates how spatial layout affects visitor interaction at the Peshawar Museum, a heritage site famous for its Gandhara art collection. Space Syntax theory is employed through DepthmapX software to analyze the spatial parameters of integration, visibility and connectivity and their effect on the facilitation or obstruction of visitor flow across different spaces. The results show that highly integrated spaces such as the Main Hall promote visitor interaction while segregated spaces are less engaged, causing limited interaction with some exhibits. This is supported by agent-based simulations showing a direct effect of spatial visibility on foot traffic patterns. On the basis of this study, non-intrusive design propositions such as an agile wayfinding system, redistribution of exhibits, and digital navigation enhancements are to be investigated in order to improve circulation without compromising the architectural integrity of the museum. This study contributes to the limited number of spatial connectivity studies in South Asian heritage museums and provides a replicable framework for using evidence-based spatial interventions to enhance visitor experience.
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A Review on Innovative Design and Development of Women's Intimate Apparel
Women’s insight into the quality of life has become much clearer now. They are now aware of their health, and overall perceptions of life. Women wear various intimate garments like corsets, panties, pantyhose, bras, and girdles. This overview highlights the lack of comprehensive research about different attributes, characteristics, development procedures, challenges faced by the wearer, and advancements in women’s intimate apparel. Mostly, the bras are selected based on bra cup size & shape, elastic bands, the material used for construction, aesthetics, different hooks & eyes, and functionality and sustainability aspects. Different novel developing techniques, new stitching, and seamless methods are reshaping intimate garments. The market share for smart robotics, or intimate garments with a specific function is elevating with time. Various categories of intimate apparel have been utilized as necessities and amenities. There is a massive technological transformation in the intimate garment section. Day-by-day changing demands of women and evolving mindsets caused textile and apparel researchers to focus on aesthetics, functionality, comfort, quality, body fit, design, and style. Therefore, the technological advancements in terms of developing techniques, different components, and construction patterns have been described in detail. Furthermore, the attributes associated with aesthetics and functionality are also elaborated upon
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Utilizing Citrus Limon in Place of Acetic Acid for an Eco-Friendly Silk Fabric Coloring Process
In this study, acetic acid and citric acid were used in place of only acetic acid to color silk fabric using Bemacid Blue N-TF dyes in 2% hues. The dyed sample was assessed using a variety of metrics and methods, including fixation efficiency (%), fastness properties, and K/S value. A sample of citric acid displayed the same color fixation and fastness characteristics. Citric acid significantly reduced the results of the tests conducted on the wastewater from both samples, both in terms of chemical and biological oxygen demand. The significant sustainable approach to acid dyeing is demonstrated by the citric acid dyed sample's comparable wash fastness of 4-5, BOD of 240 mg/L, and COD of 2375 mg/L.
Copyright (c) 2025 Mainul Morshed, Zahanara Akter Mim, Sabbir Ahmed Akash, Nubaia Akter Sanjida, Md. Sabbir Ahmed Sad, Sanjana Afrin, Lucky Akter https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Co-designed Integrated Care Services for Diabetes Management: A Patient Centered Service Design Study
The prominence of diabetes in the United States warrants holistic, collaborative, and patient-centered care in different healthcare touch points. The failure of traditional approaches is based on their inability to integrate services and patient perspectives into care designs. Through co-design interventions, healthcare professionals can optimize strategies for integrated care delivery. This exploratory pilot study examines the efficacy of co-designed integrated care services in the management of diabetes. The study specifically investigates healthcare providers' perceptions regarding potential enhancements in patient satisfaction relative to traditional care models. The study adopts a cross-sectional mixed-method service design strategy with a focus on quantitative data. In collecting the data, a survey was used to facilitate rapid collection while supporting systematic comparison of service models. The study indicates higher perceived levels of patient satisfaction in co-designed integrated care services. The scores were particularly higher in the areas of care coordination, communication, and patient engagement. Qualitative results further affirmed the significance of collaborative and continuous decision-making as well as the accessibility of services. However, these results should be interpreted cautiously, as they are based on provider-reported perceptions rather than actual patient outcomes. The results of the findings showcase the potential significance of co-design approaches in integrated diabetes management. The findings, therefore, provide preliminary insights into patient-centered service design intervention in primary healthcare
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