Journal of Design and Textiles

Navigating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Design Learning

Fatima-tu-Zuhra — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Analyzing The Barricades to Green Supply Chain in Textile Industry of Pakistan to Attain Circular Economy Goals

Fahad Zafar, Mohammad Shaiq — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Enhancing Hard Surface Modeling with Blender: A Comparative Review of Its Applications in Education, Industry, and Gaming in Pakistan and China

Dr Ayaz Muhammad Hanif, Zohra Saleem, Abdul Waheed Khan, Fu Kaili — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Process Optimization for the Production of Chitosan Nanofibers via Electrospinning

Muhammad Tauseef Khawar, Wasif Razzaq, Amjad Farooq, Zakariya Zubair — Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Chitosan (CS) is an important biomaterial recognized for its wide-ranging applications in filtration, wound dressings, tissue engineering, and as a natural antimicrobial agent. The incorporation of nanofibers significantly enhances the filtration performance of materials by increasing surface area. Chitosan-derived nanofibers can also impart antibacterial properties to the resulting nanocomposite filter material. Consequently, the electrospinning process was optimized to produce chitosan nanofibers at the highest feasible concentration for filtration applications. Polyethylene oxide (PEO) was utilized as a co-spinning agent, while glacial acetic acid (50%) served as the solvent during the electrospinning process. Surface morphology and fiber diameter were assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The findings indicated that smooth nanofibers were
successfully produced from solutions containing 1% to 3.5% chitosan. However, at concentrations of 4% or higher, the production of nanofibers was impeded due to increased viscosity and surface tension of the solution.
Additionally, analysis of fiber diameter revealed that higher applied voltage and greater working distance led to the formation of finer nanofibers. In conclusion, the nanofibers produced at the maximum viable concentration
of chitosan demonstrate significant potential for antibacterial filtration and biomedical applications.

Sartorial Synthesis: An Exploration of Fusion Art in Pakistani Fashion – A Case Study on the Integration of Eastern Surface Patterns on Western Ready-to-Wear

M. Bilal Ghaffar, Nabeel Amin, Umer Hameed, Aqsa Fatima, Syed Ali Saqlain — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Sartorial synthesis is the process of blending the elements of different cultures and traditions in fashion statements to create aesthetic and innovative designs. The study explores the dynamic surface of cross-cultural fusion in Pakistani Fashion by focusing on the integration of traditional surface patterns of Pakistani culture on the western silhouettes of ready-to-wear garments. It also includes the examination of motivations, techniques and acceptance of the cross-cultural fusion in Pakistani industry by blending the eastern and western aesthetics. The literature expresses the identity of culture with design innovations along with the aspect of research gaps. It also contains the understanding of various practices and perspectives of designers and artists within the industry of Pakistan working on the cross-cultural fusion fashion. The objectives of the study include the identification of factors, reasons, key patterns and techniques used by the selected brand in cross cultural fusion design i.e.: Rastah, Nukta and Farmaish.

The acceptance of the concept is also analyzed along with the identification of the aspect of evolution, continuation or declination of the trend. The constraint of methodology involves the analysis of creative process, strategies, challenges and processes, involved in the integration of cross-cultural fashion. For this purpose, qualitative data analysis has been underlined with document analysis technique for the study with the convenience sampling by taking in-depth interviews of three textile designs and three fashion designers. The process of data analysis includes the examination of themes and codes to align the data for the key findings and results. The results of the study reveal the importance of cultural celebration, expression and acceptance of the fusion concept in Pakistani Fashion industry. Consumer industrial aspect is also underlined to indicate the continuation, evolution of declination of the cross-cultural fashion. The study is a valuable insight as a transformation of sartorial synthesis that is shaping the cross-cultural fashion in Pakistani industry. The bridge of tradition and modernity adopted by the brands i.e.; Nukta, Farmaish and Rastah is moving towards the new era that is promoting cultural heritage of Pakistan, creativity of designers and innovation.