Ceremonial academic gowns of the University of Zagreb – idea to a finished product path

To design, develop and construct specific garment designs for use in Croatia as academic gowns using advanced engineering principles.

The synergism of historians, designers, engineers, clothing technologists and textile finishers using specialised equipment has been employed in this project.

Using interdisciplinarity can yield good results.

The research targets specific products, but its methodology may be used for any other products/end users also.

Gowns have been designed, made and used in academic ceremonies successfully.

Design/technology approach to new product development.