Textile and Fashion Design Department Hosted “3D Textile and Fashion Design Workshop” with Asst. Prof. Dr. Yunus Luckinger

Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD) Textile and Fashion Design Department organized the workshop titled “3D Textile and Fashion Design Workshop” on April 9, 2026, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yunus Luckinger, Head of the Digital Game Design Department. The session focused on introducing students to the role of 3D printing technologies within contemporary textile and fashion design practices.

The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of the history, working principles, and different methods of 3D printing, while also addressing its applications in the fashion industry. Emphasizing the creative potential of digital production, the session explored how 3D printing can be used to experiment with new materials, forms, and surface qualities in textile and garment design. Students were encouraged to consider how these emerging technologies can expand traditional design approaches and open new creative pathways.

Throughout the session, participants were introduced to key concepts such as material experimentation, digital design processes, and innovation through technology. The workshop also included demonstrations of different 3D printing examples, allowing students to better understand both general applications and textile-specific uses of the technology. A particularly valuable aspect of the session was the opportunity for students to examine and physically interact with a 3D textile sample produced by the speaker, offering direct insight into its texture, structure, and potential applications.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, the workshop introduced various digital software tools used in 3D design processes, highlighting how students can develop their own projects using accessible technologies such as small-scale 3D printers. While acknowledging certain limitations in scale and production capacity, the session emphasized that such tools remain within reach for students and can support independent experimentation and creative production.

Bringing together technology, material exploration, and design thinking, the workshop underscored the growing importance of digital fabrication in contemporary fashion practice. It highlighted 3D printing as an accessible and innovative tool that enables students to explore new directions in textile and fashion design through the integration of creativity and technology.