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Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Full text linkThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Transformation Inward Out
Full text linkContextual Review and Concept: The contextual review for this design originated from the investigation of Rickard Lindqvist Kinetic Garment Construction Theory and his Shirt/Sphere design. Lindqvist theory is a method of garment construction that instead of using a traditional construction method of working inward by considering fabric or pattern first, Lindqvist method works from the body outward. In keeping with his theory, movement of the wearer’s legs and interaction with the fabric were considered with this design. This project evolved into a design that features a skirt that originates from the underside of the dress to transform from long to short. Review of transformative design reveals that they not only transform from long to short but can also grow, change, re-figure, reform, or re-structure. Transformable garments involve technologies that can convert them into different styles or silhouettes, thus reducing the need to purchase new garments and extend the garment’s lifecycle.</p
Dressed to Persuade: Seeing Red
Full text linkColor is ubiquitous (Singh, 2006) and it is a form of non-verbal communication. Color affects people psychologically. It can evoke feelings and memories. Color can provoke a positive or a negative reaction depending on its context and on the individual's personal perception. Advertisers capitalize on their intended audience's emotions, arousing reactions, and swaying their thinking through the use of color, profiting from successful color communication. The red gown was commissioned for an ad campaign to be featured in a holiday issue of a magazine, on the side of buses, and on bus shelters. The model in the dress was to be the focal point of the ad and the dress needed to portray class, sophistication, and glamour. The client's main specification for the dress was that it needed to be red. Red is a powerful color, it can communicate adventure, excitement, convey confidence, and represent beauty.</p
Spiral Into Zero-Waste
Full text linkThe ever-increasing production and consumption of fashion has lead to an equally increased use of resources, especially fabric. Traditional garment production using the cut and sew method yields approximately a 15% fabric waste. Zero-waste fashion design addresses this concern by producing garments without fabric waste. The pattern making stage needs to be an integral part of the design process. Looking for an innovative method to provide a sustainable solution to address pre-consumer textile waste, a double spiral pattern was developed resembling a yin-yang cut apart, but leaving the square edges attached to the bottom areas of each spiral. This pattern was used in a previous skirt design and the only vision for this design was to use the same basic pattern to create a full garment with zero-waste. There was no other preconceived concept for the design outcome prior to the draping of the separated spirals onto the half-scale form.</p
Transformative Innovative Pattern Cutting and Draping
Full text linkOverconsumption has been a trend since the turn of the 21st century. This idea of buying quantity not quality has created negative influences to our environmental, economical, and societal resources. Celebrities have a powerful influence on consumers. With today’s competitive social media scrutiny, celebrities are seen wearing a designer fashion only once. Dedication to social responsible actions is the primary focus for my design research, inspiration, and development. Investigating various techniques to incorporate sustainable practices into design exploration. Re-purposing post consumer waste was utilized in a previous design Heirloom Elegance, it was created by re-purposing heirloom textiles. (Moretz, 2013) Zero waste design experiments address the fabric waste from apparel manufacturing. The design Transformation Inward Out evolved from an experimental skirt that was derived from the investigation into Rickard Lindqvist Kinetic Garment Construction Theory’s sphere concept. His methodology explores an alternative paradigm of draping and pattern cutting. The result is a kinetic construction theory that works from the body outward in contrast from the traditional method of working from the outside inward toward the body. (Lindqvist, 2015) The purpose of the final design, Transformation Inward Out, is to incorporate innovative design, draping, and pattern making with a sustainable focus on increasing the value of the garment by encouraging extended usage. Transformable garments have great potential to prevent and minimize waste in a product’s lifecycle by encouraging consumers’ natural engagement in sustainable fashion acts. (Fashion United, 2015) The Transformation Inward Out garment can change both in the length and silhouette and can be worn in different ways and in various contexts.</p
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