# TECHNOLOGY **URL:** https://community.theschmatte.com/c/technology/13.md [Latest](https://community.theschmatte.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.theschmatte.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the TECHNOLOGY category](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/about-the-technology-category/141)
**Author:** [@grandpoobah](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/grandpoobah)\ **Replies:** 0
Use this space to discuss fashion industry-specific technology and technology implementations; the good, the bad and the just plain stupid. --- ## [Starting a UX Design Certification at Parsons — Looking for Advice on How to Build Traction While Learning](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/starting-a-ux-design-certification-at-parsons-looking-for-advice-on-how-to-build-traction-while-learning/4060)
**Author:** [@youngGod](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/youngGod)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/starting-a-ux-design-certification-at-parsons-looking-for-advice-on-how-to-build-traction-while-learning/4060 "2025-10-21T20:19:23Z")
Use this space to discuss the good and bad of fashion-specific technologies.Hey everyone, I’m about to start the UX Design Fundamentals certification at Parsons, and I want to do things differently this time around. Whe… --- ## [Designer Project Management/Collaboration Tools](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/designer-project-management-collaboration-tools/3875)
**Author:** [@Lintydesigns](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Lintydesigns)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/designer-project-management-collaboration-tools/3875 "2025-02-04T14:25:25Z")
Hi Everyone! Trying to make more of a case for WFH flexibility and modernize our workflow at my small company - I come from the digital advertising background where we utilized in office messaging and now tools like Sla… --- ## [Web 3 Fashion Takeover](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/web-3-fashion-takeover/3572)
**Author:** [@soggysockzzzz](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/soggysockzzzz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/web-3-fashion-takeover/3572 "2023-05-11T15:26:13Z")
Is anyone working on interesting fash-tech personal adjacent projects? I’m talking blockchain, AI, regenerative/sustainable materials or production. What are some insights you’ve learned? Roadblocks? --- ## [Virtual Showroom?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/virtual-showroom/889)
**Author:** [@Suitman](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Suitman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2023, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/virtual-showroom/889 "2023-05-04T19:20:09Z")
I would be curious to hear from any merchandisers or sellers out there, what your companies are planning for showing the Spring 21 season. I am in menswear and if fashion is not the last technological dinosaur then we a… --- ## [3D vs PLM - Is our industry ready for 3D?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-vs-plm-is-our-industry-ready-for-3d/2926)
**Author:** [@GFSWPLM](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/GFSWPLM)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-vs-plm-is-our-industry-ready-for-3d/2926 "2023-04-19T15:57:52Z")
Is our industry ready for 3D? Considering most of us are looking for the next best thing and we are churning and burning out new designs, styles, and ideas. Can 3D assist in doing all of this faster? I know it’s suppos… --- ## [Companies/Brands Using 3D](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/companies-brands-using-3d/3256)
**Author:** [@Nini](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Nini)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/companies-brands-using-3d/3256 "2022-05-09T19:42:52Z")
Now that 3D is becoming more popular in the fashion industry, I’m curious as to which companies are implementing 3D into thier workflow, how those companies are using the technology, what software they are using (CLO, Br… --- ## [Excel use as a designer or tech designer](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/excel-use-as-a-designer-or-tech-designer/3380)
**Author:** [@Vetdesigner](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Vetdesigner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/excel-use-as-a-designer-or-tech-designer/3380 "2022-05-04T20:34:05Z")
So I am applying to tech design positions in addition to senior designer positions to increase the chances of being hired. I have been out of the industry during COVID and am trying to get back in, after over 30 years wo… --- ## [Return of Apparel Manufacturing to the USA - fact or fiction?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/return-of-apparel-manufacturing-to-the-usa-fact-or-fiction/928)
**Author:** [@Digitalfactory](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Digitalfactory)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/return-of-apparel-manufacturing-to-the-usa-fact-or-fiction/928 "2021-08-31T22:51:37Z")
Is the return of apparel manufacturing real or is it just PPE? Are apparel manufacturers ready to invest in digital systems to optimize the supply chain from design to delivery? --- ## [Patternmaking Software Feedback](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/patternmaking-software-feedback/2894)
**Author:** [@LucyAnn](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/LucyAnn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/patternmaking-software-feedback/2894 "2021-02-23T21:46:40Z")
Hi, I’m looking to transition into the freelance world more to try to leverage a better hourly wage and be able to work my own hours. I have been freelancing on the side with a full time job for about 2 years now and I… --- ## [Sustainable Local Sourcing](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/sustainable-local-sourcing/1395)
**Author:** [@doom\_dog](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/doom_dog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/sustainable-local-sourcing/1395 "2020-10-28T18:53:43Z")
Hello, was wondering if anyone had any sources they could share for sustainable, organic, or dead-stock fabric in NY or LA? --- ## [Avanon Trainings Courses Ref/3D TECH FESTIVAL](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/avanon-trainings-courses-ref-3d-tech-festival/2604)
**Author:** [@Jrock6](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Jrock6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/avanon-trainings-courses-ref-3d-tech-festival/2604 "2020-10-07T17:52:11Z")
Avanon Trainings Courses ref & 3D TECH FESTIVAL via https://motif.org Alvanon & MOTIF team up for the first community & event dedicated to 3D Fashion Tech . --- ## [Design Program Recommendation Needed](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/design-program-recommendation-needed/2570)
**Author:** [@makedoandmend](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/makedoandmend)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/design-program-recommendation-needed/2570 "2020-10-06T01:40:38Z")
I’m looking for a program to build large womenswear design development decks and have found that my team is always sacrificing something and struggling with technology It has to be able to handle: -40+ pages -hundreds… --- ## [3D CADs for Accessories (softgoods)](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-cads-for-accessories-softgoods/2009)
**Author:** [@sacklunch](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/sacklunch)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/3d-cads-for-accessories-softgoods/2009 "2020-09-17T14:45:30Z")
What is everyone using for their 3D CADs? Or are you? I’m looking into Romans, Cinema 4D, Marvelous Designer, Optitex. I’m kind of at a loss but I know that this is where things are headed. Is there any program that … --- ## [Artificial intelligence in Fashion industry](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/artificial-intelligence-in-fashion-industry/2424)
**Author:** [@anuradhapatil.in](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/anuradhapatil.in)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/artificial-intelligence-in-fashion-industry/2424 "2020-09-08T20:44:02Z")
AI will perform manufacturing, quality control, shorten lead time, and reduce waste, improve production reuse, perform predictive maintenance, and more. AI will help fashion forecasting, style selection, fabric selectio… --- ## [Software alternatives for at-home work?](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/software-alternatives-for-at-home-work/2010)
**Author:** [@fabricologist](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/fabricologist)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2020, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/software-alternatives-for-at-home-work/2010 "2020-09-07T18:36:04Z")
Does anyone have industry-level software alternatives for personal computers? Due to covid, paying for an Adobe subscription, where I’d have to continuously shell out my hard earned cash is out of the question for me. … --- ## [Footwear Technology/3D](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/footwear-technology-3d/1565)
**Author:** [@Hazey20](https://community.theschmatte.com/u/Hazey20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/footwear-technology-3d/1565 "2020-08-05T23:11:18Z")
Wanted to see if there are any like-minded footwear designers out there who have experience in 3D designing or in the process of learning. Are your companies building into it or is it just yourself seeing the changing t…