Fashion Design 3D with CLO 3D

• Introduction to 3D Fashion Design: Overview of 3D design in fashion. Introduction to CLO3D software and its capabilities. Program setup and interface. Launch of a basic project. Basic tools for building 2D patterns.
• Creating digital patterns: From shape to virtual stitching. Simulation on predefined avatars.
• Basic digital pattern making: In-depth focus on editing and customizing models. Darts, shaping, sleeves, collars. Adding technical details.
• Materials, textures, and fabric simulation: Application of fabrics and management of material physics. Study of photographic textures and realistic rendering.
• Avatar customization and virtual fitting: Advanced use of the avatar (size, measurements, pose). Tools for evaluating fit and simulating movement.
• Accessories, finishes, and tailoring details: Belts, buttons, topstitching, zippers. Adding digital accessories to enhance the realism of the simulated garment.
• 3D in the professional world: Professional roles in the sector (digital fashion designer / CLO3D technician), with project presentations and in-class discussion.
• Development of the individual final project: Each participant creates an original 3D garment or mini look, with support from the instructor. Collective review and feedback.
• Final project presentation and discussion: Sharing of final projects, mock-ups for portfolio, peer feedback and open discussion on future pathways.

• Learn the interface and basic functions of CLO3D
• Create simple digital patterns
• Simulate fabrics and volumes on 3D avatars
• Export professional images of the project
• Develop a small personal final project

Course Fee:
€450 (single payment) or two installments of €230 (first installment due at the time of enrollment, second installment due 30 days later)

Financial Aid

• Plena Education Students and Alumni (RUFA, SPD, Ferrari Fashion School, Saint Louis College of Music, CIELS, CAST, MADE): 50% discount
• Former Participants of Plena Education Short and Summer Courses: 15% discount
• Current University Students: 10% discount (upon presentation of valid student ID or transcript)
• Special Agreements: Discounts for high schools in Lombardy and international schools, as well as group/family or multi-course packages, are available.
  For more information, please contact: corsibrevi@plenaeducation.it

Martino Fois

Martino Fois is a fashion designer and CAD pattern maker specializing in collection development, virtual prototyping, and trend research for both women’s and men’s apparel. With a solid academic background from Politecnico di Milano and international experience at ENSAD in Paris, he furthered his studies in menswear pattern making at Istituto Secoli.

He currently works as a trend consultant for FLAB and teaches university-level courses at Ferrari Fashion School, where he leads classes on Clo3D and technical drawing. He has conducted research at the Gianfranco Ferré Research Center and supports academic activities at Politecnico di Milano as a subject matter expert in collection development and CAD pattern making courses.

Proficient in software such as Modaris, Clo3D, and Adobe Suite, he combines technical expertise with creative vision in every project.