Exploring the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Clothing Construction: Its Benefits and Challenges Faced by Students of Fashion and Design, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos

Abstract

The study on exploring the application of (AI) Artificial Intelligence to clothing construction: Its benefits and challenges faced by students of fashion and design in Yaba College of Technology Lagos, was conducted among 150 respondents randomly selected from 200 members. Two hypotheses were formulated and a (29) twenty-nine item questionnaire was the main instrument used to collect data for the study. The statistical tools used were frequency count, percentages, mean and Friedman’s test, 129 (86%) answered Yes that (AI) artificial intelligence has helped to reduce time wastage. 111 (74%) answered yes that style poorly sketched can be edited using AI, 138 (92%) answered yes that AI is perfect in creating intricate abstract. 116 (77%) answered yes that pattern can be manipulated using AI, 87 (58%) answered yes that AI not included into the curriculum, 109 (73%) answered yes that traditional clothing construction process is yet to be developed to integrated AI technology. 100 (67%) answered yes that the fashion industries themselves have not integrated AI into the industry. In conclusion, AI reduces time wastage, improve work efficiency, create intricate abstract and helps in manipulation of patterns. In view of the forgoing, the following recommendations were made: AI, technology to be included in the curriculum, the fashion industry to fully integrate the technology and there should be collaboration between the Yaba College of Technology and the fashion industry for better understanding of the application by students.