Ceremonial academic gowns of the University of Zagreb – idea to a finished product path

Abstract

Purpose

To design, develop and construct specific garment designs for use in Croatia as academic gowns using advanced engineering principles.

Design/methodology/approach

The synergism of historians, designers, engineers, clothing technologists and textile finishers using specialised equipment has been employed in this project.

Findings

Using interdisciplinarity can yield good results.

Research limitations/implications

The research targets specific products, but its methodology may be used for any other products/end users also.

Practical implications

Gowns have been designed, made and used in academic ceremonies successfully.

Originality/value

Design/technology approach to new product development.

Citation

Dragčević, Z., Bogović, S., Vujasinović, E. and Bakran, T. (2005), "Ceremonial academic gowns of the University of Zagreb – idea to a finished product path", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 3/4, pp. 150-160. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220510590849