Why are Fashion Institutes Taking Digital Dive?

The world is taking a dip in digital technology, then why should any business or sector miss out from this transformation or bear the pain of being left out!?

As per Nandita Abraham, CEO, Pearl Academy, “Today we are living in a technologically advanced digital world. Most of the content consumed in business and personal fields are accessed digitally.”

She adds, “India’s future rests on these young minds, so we are collaborating with ADTA to ensure that they have a secure future.”

Here are some of the reasons why Pearl Academy is undergoing technological transformation especially in the field of fashion education:

To Meet Industry Standards:

Fashion design schools are preparing students to meet industry standards by introducing technology in their academics. The fashion students are going to join the industry or open their own boutiques or design houses in future, where this technical knowledge will them in making their own brands.

Abraham says, “Pearl has set up the Adobe Digital Technology Academy (ADTA) which is aimed to foster digital skill sets for a young nation with rapidly growing demands from industries hiring highly skilled candidates. This inclusive collaboration will be a part of our “total learning system” that is a unique academic overlay.  It will empower our students and further enhance their employability in a fast-growing economy and highly demanding business landscape.”

Exploring the Unexplored:

Fashion education leads to an entire business of fashion, which is ever evolving. Sometimes the old fashion is revived and sometimes a different set of trends start rolling. It is unpredictable to match with the demands, but if the students are made capable enough to come up with their own style which will trigger customer’s interest, where the benefits of digital technology come into play.

Adding a more advanced form of learning will help students in trying new things and discover new dimensions in their field, which in future will help them establish something of their own making a lasting impression and a brand in the fashion business.

Abraham says, “Students find it interesting and innovative than the traditional learning methods.“

To Churn out Skillful Students

Abraham says, “Education through digital tools will open up a cave of treasure for our students and will play a significant role in their learning needs. This will act as a catalyst for our students and help them become future ready to meet challenges with effective results.”

She adds, “As an institution focused on modern, digital and highly advanced skill training, we at Pearl, since inception have focused on employability, entrepreneurship programs, international business and digital technology. We focus on key result areas of each student and help them nurture and explore their skills to suit the industry they wish to ultimately join.”

Instant Feedback:

Interacting with the field expert and business expert is made easy through the introduction of digital technology in fashion studies. It is the digital media which is helping designer students in creating their own brands and boosting their confidence to come up with a new thing and gain an appreciation not only from the big business houses but also from customers.

She further adds, “As academicians, it is our responsibility to ensure that today’s youth is future ready and competitive. They should be confident enough to face challenging situations, and they are built to rise beyond average.”