Corel Corp. and C-DESIGN, developer of innovative design software for the fashion and textile industries, have teamed-up to launch C-DESIGN Fashion. C-DESIGN Fashion will be a comprehensive fashion design and production solution that is developed on the power of the CorelDRAW graphics engine that offers users a single solution to deal with the entire fashion design process from product design through to in-store merchandising.Technical packs include product presentation, measurements boards, size specifications, hangtags, color variations, technical information, assembly, comments, packaging and more. With C-DESIGN Fashion, designers are able to automate and modernize the entire creation and production process for its collections.
C-DESIGN Fashion is a complete and efficient software package that is designed specifically to meet the needs of the ready-to-wear industry. Leveraging the superior graphics capabilities and ease of use that CorelDRAW is known for, C-DESIGN Fashion is the most powerful software for fashion design and technical pack creation on the market. ZARA designers use C-DESIGN Fashion to create shapes, apply colors and fabrics, prints, embroideries, and apply special effects such as vintage and stone-wash. With the new and advanced features in C-DESIGN Fashion, designers are able to simplify the design process and improve the communication between designers, graphic designers, pattern makers and product management.
In addition, it includes Technical Packs that make it easy to communicate information such as size specifications, labeling and sewing instructions, and measurement boards to suppliers, further simplifying the production process.
Patrick Abbou, CEO at C-DESIGN said, “We recognize that designers in the highly competitive fashion industry are under constant pressure to take their designs from the concept sketch to the retail store more quickly than ever.” Abbou said, “The C-DESIGN Fashion solution is created to meet this need head-on, providing a one-stop software package that streamlines the fashion design process, making fashion houses more efficient and ultimately more profitable.”
“C-DESIGN is a Corel preferred partner and we are thrilled that they have leveraged the CorelDRAW graphics engine SDK to develop a specialized solution that addresses the distinct needs of the fashion industry,” said Gérard Métrailler, Senior Product Manager of Graphics at Corel. “Building on the expertise and strengths of both our companies, C-DESIGN Fashion is an essential tool for today’s fashion designer.”
A popular tool with European customers, C-DESIGN Fashion is now available in North America for $9500 US. Special volume licensing pricing is available.
C-DESIGN delivers software solutions for fashion design and technology packs specifically for the fashion and textile industry including ready-to-wear manufacturers, buying offices, stores chains, freelance designers, and fashion schools/universities. It also offers a database of over 18,000 existing garments, shapes and detailing for women’s, men’s and children’s fashions.

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