What are the best and most widely used design packages

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on November 18, 2007 at 1:04pm

Tara - I have previously put together a list of CAD software companies that provide software for the apparel industry. You can see my list on Apparel Search at the CAD Software page. Personally, I do not work with CAD programs (I am not an artist), but I have a few friends that use Photoshop and Illustrator. You can learn about photoshop and illustrator at the adobe site. Hopefully some other people will respond to your question. Again, this is not my area of knowledge.

Permalink Reply by tara on November 18, 2007 at 4:02pm

Thanks for your help on this, Tara ;)

Permalink Reply by Alan on April 2, 2008 at 11:38pm

Adobe illustrator. Cheap and effective.

Permalink Reply by tara on April 3, 2008 at 2:06am

Thanks Alan

Permalink Reply by SLCDESIGN on April 9, 2008 at 12:17pm

The fashion industry in New York, the majority want you to know Illustrator and Photoshop. Now, to what capacity the company wants you to know of these programs..depends on the company right? but the more you know the more VALUABLE YOU ARE TO THEM...which could mean more $$$$.

I'm learning both now myself...it's a good investment in yourself!

Cheers!
Shannon

Permalink Reply by Designers Nexus Inc. on December 12, 2008 at 9:43am

http://www.mypracticalskills.com/ is your best bet in getting the most accurate and up to date instruction for the fashion industry. if you have any questions just let me know :)

Permalink Reply by Andrea Acailawen on August 27, 2009 at 10:43am

I work heavily with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for both my jewelry and accessories designs. I'm just getting involved with 3D CAD software for the jewelry industry now. Each segment of the fashion and accessories industry has its own software of choice. I'd recommend researching software suitable to the specific segment you're looking to work in.