Design Copilot – Your AI-Powered Fashion Design and Production Partner for Startups
Design Copilot by Appar Global is an intelligent, cloud-based design assistant built for fashion professionals and startup apparel brands. Whether you’re sketching new styles, developing tech packs, or planning your first production run, Copilot helps you work faster and smarter—with integrated AI tools and a scalable low-MOQ manufacturing pathway.
What Is Design Copilot?
Design Copilot is a browser-based digital workspace that supports every phase of the apparel design lifecycle:
- Generate trend-driven moodboards using real-time industry data
- Sketch, annotate, and edit apparel concepts
- Automatically generate pattern specs, BOMs, and measurement charts
- Collaborate with distributed teams, clients, or vendors in real-time
Pro Tip: Use Copilot to reduce time-to-market and keep your designs aligned with global fashion shifts.
Key Features
- Design Workspace: Drag-and-drop tools for sketching and layout
- Style Templates: Pre-formatted for menswear, womenswear, and kidswear
- Auto-Generated Tech Packs: Smart BOMs, specs, and size charts built from AI-assisted design inputs
- Moodboard Builder: Pulls from global trend databases, runways, and retail performance data
- Integrated Fabric + Trim Libraries: Pre-vetted materials with sourcing metadata and compliance labels
How It Works
- Start Designing: Upload or draw designs directly on the platform
- Select a Template: Use layout options optimized for apparel manufacturing
- Refine with AI Suggestions: Receive silhouette, color, and fabric recommendations
- Export Everything: Output tech packs and CADs in formats like PDF, AI, and DXF
Copilot for Startup Clothing Brands
Our Copilot Production Track is built for startups that need premium manufacturing with low minimums—while maintaining transparency and quality.
Step 1: Feasibility
Submit your:
- Sketches or reference images
- Quantity per style
- Number of styles
We provide:
- A detailed quote separating fixed vs. variable costs
- Recommendations for optimizing unit economics
Pro Tip: Use our cost template to visualize price per unit across batch sizes.
Step 2: Fixed Cost Production Model
If your order value is under $65,000 or less than 20 FT container load:
- Fixed Cost: $10,000–$12,000 USD per production run
- This cost remains constant regardless of whether you order 1,000 or 10,000 units
- Enables access to premium factory infrastructure without full-scale commitments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What file formats can I use?
AI, PSD, PNG, JPG, PDF, DXF - Is real-time team collaboration supported?
Yes. Invite collaborators with edit or comment access - Can I export to Illustrator?
Yes. Export layered vector files for Adobe tools - How accurate are Copilot’s AI suggestions?
Trained on over 100M industry data points including catwalks and digital retail - Do I need training to start?
No. Clean UX and guided tutorials make it easy - Can I use my own fabric references?
Yes. Upload fabric photos and specs to your workspace - Can I use the tool offline?
Files are downloadable, but creation is browser-based - Is my design data secure?
Yes. ISO 27001-certified security with encrypted file storage - Is there a mobile version?
Yes. Android and iOS apps available for remote edits and approvals - Where do I get support?
Via live chat, tutorials, or our onboarding team
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Get Started with Design Copilot
Speed up design. Simplify sourcing. Scale production smartly.
Request a Demo or Start Feasibility to launch your brand with Copilot today.