The wardrobe as a system: exploring clothing consumption through design fiction

Abstract

This study offers a new perspective on clothing consumption by uncovering the systemic nature of the wardrobe. The research builds on systems theory and aims at drawing a map of the wardrobe as a system with particular structure and behaviour. By co-designing fictional "smart wardrobe" services with experts and discussing these services with wardrobe users, we identify characteristics of wardrobe structure and behaviour that give input for a preliminary wardrobe map. Lastly, the wardrobe map provides a basis for discussing sustainable design approaches aimed at reducing clothing demand, in the context of growing clothing production volume and its associated environmental impacts.

Innovative Application of Modularized Virtual Interaction Design Technology in Clothing Design

“…However, there are also shortcomings in real-time [20]. Stappers, P. J and Maldini, I proposed a set of fictional designs "smart closet" service based on consumers' personalized needs, which can realize personalized clothing customization based on users' closet structure and behavioral characteristics [21]. Ishikawa, S and Ikenaga, T developed a virtual fitting system based on virtual reality (VR) technology, which can automatically create a garment model based on the user's image, so there is no need to use the garment model as an input, which significantly improves the efficiency of personalized design of garments [22].…”