From Sketch to Screen: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for Fashion at Delight Technical College

Digital Design | Fashion Tech | Visual Communication | Industry-Ready Skills

In the modern fashion industry, hand sketches are no longer enough. Fashion design today is digital, global, and visual-first — and mastering Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is now a must-have skill for any designer who wants to stay ahead. From technical flats and textile patterns to mood boards and digital portfolios, these tools are the global standard for creating and presenting fashion ideas with clarity and professionalism.

At Delight Technical College, our Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for Fashion program equips learners with the digital skills fashion houses, apparel manufacturers, and design studios demand — taught through a practical, fashion-specific lens that combines creativity with technical precision.

What You Will Learn

This course is tailored to the needs of fashion students, illustrators, stylists, and entrepreneurs, combining foundational digital design with real-world fashion applications.

🎨 Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

• Interface, tools, and navigation for designers
• Creating fashion flats: shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, accessories
• Drawing and editing vectors for clean, scalable designs
• Using the pen tool, pathfinder, strokes, swatches, and layers
• Customizing brushes and creating tech packs
• Designing textile prints and repeat patterns
• Colorways and presentation boards

🖼️ Adobe Photoshop for Fashion

• Editing and enhancing fashion images
• Creating mood boards and concept boards
• Digital fabric rendering and photo manipulation
• Background removal, layering, and texture overlays
• Digital sketching and painting for conceptual work
• File optimization for web, print, and portfolios

💻 Fashion Industry Applications

• Developing digital portfolios
• Preparing designs for production (spec sheets, tech packs)
• Branding elements: logos, labels, packaging layouts
• Creating fashion lookbooks and marketing visuals

Why Study at Delight?

• 🖥️ Fashion-Focused Digital Curriculum – Every lesson is applied to real fashion use cases
• 👚 Learn from Fashion & Design Experts – Trainers with industry experience in Kenya and abroad
• 🖱️ Hands-On Studio Work – Projects simulate actual assignments from design studios and clients
• 📁 Portfolio Development – Learners graduate with a digital portfolio for employment or freelancing
• 📜 Certificate of Completion – Professional recognition from Delight Technical College
• 🔗 Bridge to Freelance or Corporate Design – Learn the tools needed to join global freelance platforms or studio teams

Who Should Enroll?

This course is ideal for:

• Fashion students looking to digitize their designs
• Tailors and designers wanting to present their work professionally
• Fashion entrepreneurs creating product lines or social media content
• Stylists and merchandisers working on lookbooks or campaigns
• Artists or illustrators expanding into the fashion space

Career Opportunities

With Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency, learners can pursue:

• Fashion Illustrator (freelance or studio-based)
• Technical Designer or spec sheet creator for manufacturers
• Digital Pattern Designer for textiles and print houses
• Fashion Content Creator for marketing and branding
• Portfolio Specialist supporting designers or agencies
• Freelancer on global platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, 99designs, etc.)

Design, Render, Present — Digitally

Fashion design today is not just what you draw, but how you present it. At Delight Technical College, our Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for Fashion course gives you the tools to elevate your ideas, streamline production, and compete in the global design economy.

Whether you’re launching your own label, working with a tailor, or applying to a design house — digital skills will set you apart.

Apply now — and design your future in pixels and precision.