We are proud to highlight the successful completion of an intensive capacity-building five days training, hosted by the Department of Creative Design & Clothing at the International Hellenic University (IHU)! As the lead coordinator of the 3D4U (3D Concepts for Fashion Education in Ukraine) project, IHU welcomed 12 academics for a transformative educational experience at our Kilkis and Thermi campuses.

Distinguished Institutional Support

The importance of this international collaboration was underscored by official university leadership:

• A Warm Welcome: On the first day, the academics were welcomed by the Dean of the Design Sciences School, Prof. Danis Kotzaivazoglou.
• A Final Salute: On the concluding day of the training, the group was saluted by the Vice-Rector of International Affairs, Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras, marking the successful end of their visit.

Empowering Our Ukrainian Partners

We were honored to host teachers and researchers from our partner institutions:

• Kyiv National University of Technology and Design (KNUTD)
• Lutsk National Technical University (LNTU)
• Khmelnytskyi National University (KhNU)

Training & Innovation: Mastering 3D & AI tools

• The training focused on the Browzwear 3D CAD system, a leading industry tool for digital design and virtual prototyping. The curriculum included:
• 3D CAD for Basic Fashion Prototyping: Establishing the foundations of digital garment construction.
• Advanced 3D CAD & AI Integration: Exploring high-level prototyping and how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the design cycle.

Local Impact: The skills gained will directly support the development of 3D Hubs created in Kyiv, Lutsk, and Khmelnytskyi as part of the 3D4U project.

• 3D CAD for Basic Fashion Prototyping: Establishing the foundations of digital garment construction.
• Advanced 3D CAD & AI Integration: Exploring high-level prototyping and how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the design cycle.

From Theory to Industry

To see these digital concepts in practice, participants engaged in three exclusive industrial visits:

1. DMiss: Insights into high-volume clothing manufacturing and global exporting.
2. cutcuutur: Experience with a brand specialized in innovative Laser Cut products.
3. Colora: A deep dive into the operations of a professional textile dyeing and printing factory.

Supported by the European Union, this initiative is a major step forward in modernizing fashion education and providing international technical assistance to Ukraine’s clothing industry.

For more information contact Assoc.Professor, Dr.Evridiki Papachristou, evridikipapa@ihu.gr

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