The Effectiveness of Three-Dimensional Visual Art in Fashion Design: Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

This systematic review aims to understand how 3D Visual Art technologies have been integrated into the fashion design process, paying close attention to new developments of interest and their consequences for innovation, customization, and consumer engagement. Thirty-five high-quality articles from scholarly literature were reviewed; most were published in or after 2018. The findings show that 3D technologies, such as 3D printing and prototyping, increase the realism required in design to a very great extent, hence ensuring that customers get more personalized and innovative fashion solutions. The study also raises several challenges, among them uneven diffusions within different sectors and the risk of cultural-homogenization threats due to digital fashion's worldwide diffusion. The review places methodological emphasis on the need for more mixed-methods research to capture interdisciplinarity in the impact that 3D visual art has on the fashion industry. The work adds more profound insight into how 3D visual art technologies reshape fashion design, offering valuable insights for academics and industry professionals.