A group of students and researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Institute of Textiles and Clothing recently came up with a shape-shifting mannequin called 'i.Dummy.' Although companies have been working on improving the fitting process for many years, mannequins have changed relatively little over the years. Now there is a device that can be used to show how clothing would fit on many different body types.
i.Dummy is a smart device that changes its shape so that designers can create custom-fit clothing for people of all sizes. The device is able to change its size by gathering measurement data from a 3D body scanner and then changing its proportions accordingly. The mannequin can adjust its measurements in just minutes, giving consumers a physical avatar for fitting garments of all shapes and sizes.
Shape-Shifting Mannequins
The i.Dummy Changes Its Shape to Reflect Different Body Types
Trend Themes
1. Shape-shifting Mannequins - Opportunity for clothing companies to offer custom-fit clothing for people of all sizes using shape-shifting mannequins.
2. Improved Fitting Process - Opportunity for companies to enhance the fitting process by using shape-shifting mannequins.
3. Personalized Fashion Experience - Opportunity to provide consumers with a physical avatar for trying on garments of all shapes and sizes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Retail - Fashion retailers can utilize the i.Dummy mannequin to offer custom-fit clothing options.
2. Apparel Design - Apparel designers can use i.Dummy to create custom-fit clothing for a wide range of body types.
3. Body Scanning Technology - Body scanning technology companies can integrate their products with i.Dummy to provide accurate measurements for clothing fittings.