@article{2018,title={MATERIAL-FUNCTIONAL-FORM FOCUSED USAGE OF 3D PRINTERS IN FASHION DESIGN AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MODULAR APPAREL DESIGN},abstractNode={Bach technological development effects or changes the structure of existing products, services and processes in different sectors of their time. In the global competency environment, manufacturers embrace the technologies and approaches which will drive them forward in the market they function and use them within the bounds of possibility. 3D printers, named as the last industrial revolution, are shown as the raising trend of recent years. 3D printers used in many sectors such as automotive, architecture, telecommunication, health, engineering and aviation, are accepted in fashion sector which comes to mind as the first in innovation and change. Starting from the first years of 21st century, 3D printers were used in experimental studies in fashion sector. At the present time, related to the progress in material technology, 3D printers are used in the production of daily life apparels. It is expected that the studies in the field will bring radical changes to the production and design perception of fashion sector. This study focuses on the determination and development of 3D printer usage in fashion sector, which is expected to play the lead role in shaping the production system in the future. With this respect by using descriptive research method information on development of 3D printer technologies, used materials and methods were examined and focused on the application examples in the fashion sector. On the other hand, with experimental development method by taking into account the opportunities on the usage and specialities of 3D printers, inspired modular and multi-functional apparels were designed and the information and visuals on the designs were presented.},author={Serdar Egemen NADASBAŞ-- Birsen ÇİLEROĞLU},year={2018},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science Studies}}