Making tech-packs accessible: how Dominic Baggott found his niche in technical fashion illustrations

Inspired by his experiences and observations throughout his career, UK-based sportswear and textile designer Dominic Baggott began creating a unique collection of downloadable resources for other designers – detailed technical illustrations of garment hardware components to assist graphic designers in the fashion industry in streamlining their workflow and enhancing communication with manufacturers. Here, he explains how these resources are fulfilling a crucial need in the industry while also establishing new standards for clarity and precision. But what does the process of creating these highly technical drawings entail? Read on to find out. PT: Hi Dominic! Could you tell us a bit about your background? How did you get into sportswear hardware illustrations after working in sportswear design? DB: Hi Poppy, thanks for your interest in my work.