Enhancing Visualization Skills and Patternmaking in Fashion Education: A Systematic Literature Review of Studies

The demand for proficient patternmaking skills in fashion design education underscores the importance of enhancing students’ visualization abilities. This systematic literature review investigates current practices in fashion higher education aimed at developing visualization skills in patternmaking. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) principles, which emphasize the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, this review examines the impact of satisfaction in the context of patternmaking education. Following the PRISMA criteria, the review synthesizes findings from studies identified through Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct and Scopus databases. Thematic analysis reveals four major themes: research area, instrumentation and language, study location, and antecedents and outcomes of satisfaction and frustration. The findings highlight the significance of aiding students with adjustment strategies to understand the underlying causes and consequences of satisfaction and frustration in patternmaking education. Practical implications include the development of adaptation techniques to achieve academic success and recommendations for future research directions in this field.