Evolving Technology in Arts, Fashion and Textile Design
Oluwafunmilola Lois Ajayi *
School of Science and Computer Studies, Department of Art & Industrial Design, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Oyebode Olalekan Ayodele
School of Science and Computer Studies, Department of Art & Industrial Design, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Christopher Gabriel Falode
School of Science and Computer Studies, Department of Art & Industrial Design, The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Art an expressive medium uniquely human, involving conscious use of skill and creative imagination. Technology is reinventing how art and designs are made which is more efficient, faster and more accurate. The embracing of technologies by the textile world has accelerated the consumption of textile products in the 21st century compared to the previous centuries. It has made it simpler for different brands in the fashion industry to display their styles and vogues to a larger audience while the emergence of designing applications has made designs unique. Using the art of the 1990s as an example, there are obvious differences and improvements in the means of expression and content compared to the art of the 21st century. The increase in the use of computers and the internet made it simpler for people's interactions and sharing of ideas which contributed to growth in the industry. This paper identified how information technology has enhanced the growth of arts and textile industry.
Keywords: Technology, arts, textile design, fashion