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<h2 style="text-align: center"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ftoerring/">Frida Tørring-Decap</a>, a recent graduate of the Masters in Industrial Design at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, was one of the participants selected for the CLO Incubation Program 2024/2025. With no formal background in fashion, Frida used CLO as a key tool in developing her thesis project: flotation trousers designed specifically for female fishers.</h2><hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/7684071f515545b9b33e121ba464a3d3wivan_Dagny_Marie_Sand_Haarberg-1.jpg" alt="7684071f515545b9b33e121ba464a3d3" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="7684071f515545b9b33e121ba464a3d3" data-width="2500" data-height="1667"> Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into fashion design? My name is Frida Tørring-Decap. I just graduated from the Master's in Industrial Design at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) in Norway. Before that, I studied Marketing Management and worked in that field for a couple of years before switching to design. I do not have a direct link to fashion, except for a sister-in-law who studied it. But I did a summer internship with a local clothing brand and have always been into cosplay, which later led me to make replica space suits.<h3>You were selected for the CLO Incubation Program 2024/2025. How did you hear about it? I found the program on CLO's Instagram. A PhD fellow at my school had introduced me to CLO, but I had not had the chance to explore it. Since I was considering soft goods for my thesis, I thought it was the perfect time to dive in.</h3><h3>Did you have any experience with CLO before the program? If so, how did it go? I had tried it once in an intro session at school, but the learning curve felt steep, so I did not continue at the time. </h3>What part of the program surprised you the most, and did it change how you see digital fashion tools like CLO? The CLO course was incredibly helpful. It gave a deep overview of the software, not just the basics. The Q&amp;A session with a CLO expert was also very valuable and helped me get into more advanced techniques.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/50e9553f53424745934d3f3308af3becimgonline-com-ua-twotoone-SRG79dvIiH2.png" alt="50e9553f53424745934d3f3308af3bec" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="50e9553f53424745934d3f3308af3bec" data-width="3000" data-height="2000"><h2 style="text-align: left">THESIS PROJECT: FLOTATION TROUSERS FOR FEMALE FISHERS</h2><h3>Female fishers are an unusual focus—what inspired you to design flotation trousers for them? It was suggested by my supervisor, Hilde Angelfoss. She was working on a collaboration with Aalesund Protective Wear and a group of undergrads. One of the proposed topics was workwear for women fishers. She felt it was too complex for a short project but ideal for a full thesis, so she encouraged me to take it on.</h3><h3>Was there a turning point when you realized CLO could transform your entire workflow? I planned to at least try CLO since it was my final project. Thanks to the CLO course and Q&amp;A, I quickly saw how much it could speed up my prototyping process, so I decided to go all in.</h3><h3>Can you take us through the journey from your field observations all the way to creating a working prototype in CLO? I started by visiting Aalesund Protective Wear to understand their workflow. I also went to a local secondary school with a fishing program, where I ran a drawing workshop and watched the students prepare for a trip. I followed up with interviews and surveys with professional female fishers.</h3>Designing the buoyancy parts was the toughest. I worked back and forth between foam prototypes and CLO, moving from 2D to 3D. I used a base pattern from Aalesund and adapted it for women, adding new features and flotation.Aalesund already used CLO, but not for garments with built-in buoyancy. During the Q&amp;A, we figured out how to simulate foam using the fill function. I also used CLO's fitting tools to make sure the design was neither too tight nor too loose. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/08dbf03b1f80489fbb528b8d4574b052CLO%20Standalone%20OnlineAuth%2015_03_2025%2012_31_41.png" alt="08dbf03b1f80489fbb528b8d4574b052" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="08dbf03b1f80489fbb528b8d4574b052" data-width="1920" data-height="1019"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/0eca26f817644cf9bc301e21958063fbCLO%20Standalone%20OnlineAuth%2008_04_2025%2010_59_22.png" alt="0eca26f817644cf9bc301e21958063fb" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="0eca26f817644cf9bc301e21958063fb" data-width="1920" data-height="1019">After printing the pattern, I made a test version using inexpensive fabric. It fit perfectly, just as CLO predicted, so I went ahead with the final prototype. After testing it with students, I made a few adjustments in CLO, printed new pieces, and sewed the final version. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/4430028cb8f04d69ae185d9ffec33104wivan_frida_toerring-decap-3.jpg" alt="4430028cb8f04d69ae185d9ffec33104" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="4430028cb8f04d69ae185d9ffec33104" data-width="2500" data-height="1875"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/eaa6897fc53f433db1fcb26c27db357bwivan_frida_toerring-decap-8.jpg" alt="eaa6897fc53f433db1fcb26c27db357b" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="eaa6897fc53f433db1fcb26c27db357b" data-width="3840" data-height="2160"><h3>Which CLO feature felt like a breakthrough in bringing your design to life? Definitely the fitting tools. They immediately showed where the fit was too tight and made it easy to adjust the pattern.</h3><h3>How did CLO help you push beyond what traditional prototyping could achieve? CLO saved a lot of time. Instead of spending days on physical iterations, I could test and adjust digitally. That gave me time to make two full physical prototypes instead of one.</h3>Were there any hidden gems or surprises you discovered while working with CLO? I was pleasantly surprised by the print layout. It automatically calculates the fabric used. I used to do it manually in Illustrator, so it saved me a lot of time.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/eae8fc6a39e0451aae2c87b35c6f0b69CLO%20Standalone%20OnlineAuth%2023_03_2025%2020_09_40%20%281%29.png" alt="eae8fc6a39e0451aae2c87b35c6f0b69" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="eae8fc6a39e0451aae2c87b35c6f0b69" data-width="1920" data-height="1019"><h2 style="text-align: left">REFLECTION &amp; IMPACT</h2>What’s the biggest insight about designing for women in safety gear that you gained? Designers need to be clear about who they are designing for. "Unisex" usually just means shrinking a men’s design, which is not ideal. Many women end up wearing men's workwear, which can be unsafe if it does not fit well. A good fit is not just comfort. It is a safety issue.&nbsp;<h3>For newcomers to CLO, what advice would have saved you time or frustration? The learning curve can feel steep but give yourself time to explore the software. I strongly recommend the official CLO courses. They might seem long, but understanding all the tools really pays off later.</h3><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202509/7e8196cc740e4abe843efd85767e028b/images/852c3e402a9f41dcb2b887f1c4208a3awivan_frida_toerring-decap-1.jpg" alt="852c3e402a9f41dcb2b887f1c4208a3a" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="852c3e402a9f41dcb2b887f1c4208a3a" data-width="2500" data-height="1667">

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Meet Sarah, a skilled 3D designer, as she unveils her process for crafting hard-surface armor using Marvelous Designer. The hard surface look is seamlessly achieved within the creative realm of Marvelous Designer.</h2><hr><h1>Interview with Sarah Prado | Armor Creation in MD | 3D artist</h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/30efa36ca78444c980c8506dcd6a44dd2733c7e3de954fbcb3d558d99ff94578.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="30efa36ca78444c980c8506dcd6a44dd" data-width="3000" data-height="2504"><h1>Artist Introduction.</h1>My name is Sarah, I am a Brazilian 3D Artist, Fashion Designer, gamer, and mother of cats. I have a university degree in Fashion and for more than 10 years I worked as a designer, patternmaker, and seamstress in local industries, mainly with bridal gowns and formal wear for women.I had my first experience with Marvelous in 2020 during the Covid lockdown, which has blown my mind. Since then I have fully migrated to 3D, where I can work with more fantastic designs and test patterns for much less expense and much less waste.Nowadays I use mainly Marvelous, Substance Painter, and Blender.Although one can apply Marvelous into to a range of areas such as home decor and stylized characters, I really enjoy working with realistic but fantastic designs.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/47381740a2d046839a26fbfdfbe2add5sorceress%20isometric.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="47381740a2d046839a26fbfdfbe2add5" data-width="3059" data-height="3060"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/76f1edc7c11b4a318b0bb57004547425cathedral%20render3-front2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="76f1edc7c11b4a318b0bb57004547425" data-width="1000" data-height="1200"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/3200103c62c24e228272db1d2e6a67ddcathedral%20render3-back2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="3200103c62c24e228272db1d2e6a67dd" data-width="1000" data-height="1200"><h1>You've recently released impressive armor creations that have received a tremendous response from the user community. We are extremely curious to know what inspired you to implement armor creation that can be created on hard surfaces in other software. Can you tell us more?﻿</h1>﻿This artwork in particular came from this annoying situation that older gamer girls would face when playing RPG and fantasy genre when the armor supposed to protect the character's body is actually more like a bikini made of steel and sheer fabric. So I made a meme-like expectation vs reality artwork. It was fun and I enjoyed how both versions ended up, but I put much more time and research into the realistic one.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/1fdd42fb51714dae9d01020023fa6842expectation%20x%20reality2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="1fdd42fb51714dae9d01020023fa6842" data-width="4170" data-height="4083"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/9b3ec971b5014c318e0dd64919e59938armor%20ref.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="9b3ec971b5014c318e0dd64919e59938" data-width="3000" data-height="2073"><h1>What was your primary focus in your artwork? What are the powerful benefits of making armor using Marvelous Designer?</h1>It is kind of a personal challenge since I was told I could nor should do any of the sort in clothing simulation software. So I've been playing with adding hard-surface elements totally made into Marvelous in previous artworks before the armor with great results even when simulating animation and the main reason for that is: I'm a total noob in other programs.As a fashion designer, I guess I'm more functional thinking in clothing patterns than as a sculptor. I have no idea if a blacksmith would use cut pieces of flat metal to bend and weld into armor, but that's definitely what I would do. I think that's what cosplay makers do, anyway.So, why not? People come from different backgrounds and I think we all should be allowed to go after the results we want no matter the tool we are more comfortable with!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f02d686156544563a2db50a39230c4faarmor%20marvelous.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f02d686156544563a2db50a39230c4fa" data-width="2134" data-height="1226"><h1>Would you be able to provide us with an overview of your pipeline, focusing on Marvelous Designer? Have you encountered any challenges and how have you overcome them?</h1>Of course! It's basically a fabric with stiffer but smooth aspect presets (high shear, high bending, medium stretch, etc) and fold angles.I like starting with an avatar in A-pose, where I make a doublet: a regular fabric garment usually worn under the armor. I keep it single-layered since most of the reverse won't be shown, the sewn lines are actually internal lines with fold angles over 180.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/7715e9b907d244d5a7da85066f035733step1.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="7715e9b907d244d5a7da85066f035733" data-width="2487" data-height="1267">Then I add the patterns to be the armor itself, I like to start with a Trim Full Grain Leather fabric and then tweak its properties until it reaches the desired hardness.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/8c308fd6f361446aad510aa61916fefastep2.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="8c308fd6f361446aad510aa61916fefa" data-width="2502" data-height="1269">To keep the armor pieces attached one to another I use internal lines to emulate rivets or links. I may model some leather stripes to attach the metal pieces too. It will serve as a guide later when texturing to make it look like a rivet.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f06bc6ff50fd437ebfb81e5387a193e7step3.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f06bc6ff50fd437ebfb81e5387a193e7" data-width="2489" data-height="1278"> That done, I go to designing the surface angles using internal lines and changing the fold angles too, &lt;180 for the pinch effect and &gt;180 for creases. Some designs will need several internal lines and different fold angles. It may be needed to apply fold angles on the sewing lines too. That's what will make the sculpted appearance of the metal plates. Fold angles only show in 3D when simulating in "normal" or "fitting" modes, "fast" mode does not deliver a good result.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/424f8901080b49eab71c0421e1342b2fstep4.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="424f8901080b49eab71c0421e1342b2f" data-width="2498" data-height="1314">Depending on the piece, it also should be necessary to apply bond or seam tapings ("under the collar" preset is great for this) and, after reaching the desired shape, solidify so it stays in place.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/769a5db341de4247b5134d5a12bf02a0step5.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="769a5db341de4247b5134d5a12bf02a0" data-width="2486" data-height="1277">Last but not least, I like to play with the thickness too. Usually, I lower the curved side geometry or even remove it to keep it more angular.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/ac61a436bc224a6cb8df73e186c81f44step6.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="ac61a436bc224a6cb8df73e186c81f44" data-width="2495" data-height="1311"> That's the essence of how I make armor and hard-surface elements using Marvelous!The only challenge I faced was that I had to adapt the patterns to visually fit what I wanted.For example, the cords that fasten the vambraces were not really long cords but little pieces sewn in the right places; the buckles were not really buckles but hard fabric cut in the right shapes. It doesn't need to be, just needs to look like it is. Anything else just required patience and creativity to shape the design.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/f468b275282443648dc65289f82ee263step7.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f468b275282443648dc65289f82ee263" data-width="2134" data-height="1272"> <h1>Are there any tips and tricks with Marvelous Designer that you can share with the community?</h1>There's one I like: for some pieces when you need to have a gap, for example, a corset backside or a deep neckline you want to keep in place, just make a piece of pattern fitting the gap and sew to the piece borders, then when simulating it will not show any pressure points or deformations. Deactivate (pattern only) and hide the 3D view of this pattern. You'll then have a gap with straight borders and the hidden piece will not be exported with your object!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202412/8d4b3d81d36b4b1f976cbfb3db7a3342/images/82ef2d9ff83f4a2a953e3dbb5a7a499dtip%20final.png" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="82ef2d9ff83f4a2a953e3dbb5a7a499d" data-width="2138" data-height="1265">If you need to simulate an animation then you'll have to activate it, but it may face some instabilities then. Testing is the key.<h1>by Sarah Prado</h1><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.artstation.com/sandorah">Link to Artstation</a>

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