Cross-Platform 3D Workflow for Developing Asymmetric Dress Forms for Wheelchair Users - 25.13

Title:

Cross-Platform 3D Workflow for Developing Asymmetric Dress Forms for Wheelchair Users

Authors:

Pimpawan KUMPHAI, JoDell HEROUX, Lauren AGNEW, Ian MULL

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, USA

Full paper:

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Keywords:

3D body scanning, Custom dress forms, Inclusive fashion, Wheelchair users

Abstract:

This study investigates the development of a custom dress form for wheelchair users employing various 3D body scanning and 3D modeling technologies. Four wheelchair users are recruited. Depending on the participants' conditions, two different methods were used to acquire 3D body data: 3D body scanning and designing custom avatars. Both methods provided accurate data of participants' bodies with some drawbacks in using 3D body data from custom avatars, such as limitations on creating asymmetrical body shapes and the drooping belly between thighs when an avatar is in the seated pose for participant who has big bellies. While working on different applications, scaling issues were found to be problematic as the data was opened in the incorrect scale. The implementation of this 3D workflow has demonstrated the possibility of a customized dress form for wheelchair users. The dress forms were tested by young designers as a tool to help understand body shapes and sizes that are different from "standard models" and to help facilitate the pattern development process as well as fitting. The feedback was positive. The young designers found the dress form beneficial and helped them be less intimidated in designing and constructing garments for real people who have different sizes and body shapes.

Presentation:

Video availble in 3DBODY.TECH 2025 Proceedings - 25.13

Details:

Volume/Issue: 3DBODY.TECH Journal - Vol. 2, 2025
Paper: #13
Published: 2025/12/31
Presented at: 3DBODY.TECH 2025, 21-22 Oct. 2025, Lugano, Switzerland
Proceedings: 3DBODY.TECH 2025 Proceedings

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