Testing Procedures

Introduction

    The final solution will be a costume intended to be worn by a fairy tale character of our creation. The story will be transformed into a live stage production, and, hypothetically, the outfit will be worn by a live actress on stage. The outfit must be inspired by a marine organism and made completely from scratch. The outfit will be made using proper sewing techniques. The outfit must be appropriate for stageplay. This entails that the outfit must have permanent closures and can easily be taken on and off for quick changes backstage. I will be administering testing and carefully choose the best way to create this final solution.

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Drawing/Sketching

Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on paper

Tools and Equipment Required: Paper, pencil, and eraser

Testing Procedures:

1. Review brainstorming

2. Sketch and review alternate solutions

3. Describe alternate solutions

4. Post to blog

 

 

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Design Matrix

Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on paper/computer

Tools and Equipment Required: Microsoft Excel/data table

Testing Procedures:

1. Construct a grid/data table

2. Determine specifications/limitations involved

3. Determine rating scale (i.e. scale of 1-5)

4. Rate each solution using specifications

5. Add points together

6. Determine highest scoring solution

7. Post matrix to blog

8. Further develop chosen solution

 

See Design Matrix

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Fabric Board

Condition of Testing Stage: Conceptual on computer

Tools and Equipment Required: Microsoft Powerpoint, images

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire Comb Jelly alternate solution

2. Research images related to final solution (i.e. different fabrics, sequins, etc.)

3. Post images into Powerpoint slide

4. Insert text related to final solution (i.e. “bioluminescent,” “lightweight”)

5. Arrange images in groups on Powerpoint slide according to text

6. Align images with each other

7. Post to blog

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Fabric Testing

Condition of Testing Stage: Fabric store/indoors

Tools and Equipment Required: Final solution drawing

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire potential fabrics for final solution

2. Test the quality of fabric

3. Test elasticity of fabric

4. Compare color of fabric to final solution

5. Compare prices between potential fabrics

6. Determine yardage needed

7. Purchase fabric for final solution

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Pattern fitting

Condition of Testing Stage: Indoors

Tools and Equipment Required: Pattern, pins, live model, tape, measuring tape, scissors

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire full-size pattern

2. Acquire live model

3. Test fit at waist

4. Test fit at arms

5. Test length of sleeves

6. Pin/tape garment where seam is required

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Initial fabric fitting

Condition of Testing Stage: Indoors

Tools and Equipment Required: Fabric, live model, scissors, pins, thimble, measuring tape

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire fabric

2. Acquire live model

3. Place fabric on model

4. Pin garment where seam is required

5. Remove garments from model

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Quaternary

State of Solution: Sewing technique

Condition of Testing Stage: Indoors

Tools and Equipment Required: Fabric, sewing machine, needles, thread, scissors, thread cutter

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire fabric

2. Acquire sewing machine

3. Begin sewing seams

4. Check seam for puckering

5. Finish sewing seams

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Final fitting

Condition of Testing Stage: Indoors

Tools and Equipment Required: Garments, model, pins, thread, scissors, thread cutter

Testing Procedures:

1. Acquire final garment

2. Acquire model

3. Place garments on model

4. Check fit of each garment

5. Mark seams or spots that need fitting

6. Fix any issues

7. Place garment on model

8. Ensure outfit looks as desired

9. Repeat steps 4-7 until garment fits correctly

Observation Sheet
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Preliminary	1. Were at least three alternate solutions sketched? 2. Were these ideas sketched based off of brainstorming? 3. Were these ideas original? 4. Do these sketches meet all specifications required?
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Secondary	1. Was a professional-looking/organized design matrix/specification chart created? 2. Does the matrix include pictures of alternate solutions? 3. Were specifications, a scale, and a point system included? 4. Did one alternate solution have a higher score? 5. Is chosen solution viable to use as final solution?
Testing Type: Exploratory Testing Stage: Tertiary	1. Is fabric board created electronically? 2. Are pictures of chosen solution included? 3. Are pictures of chosen fabrics included? 4. Are words related to chosen solution included? 5. Are pictures neatly organized on Powerpoint slide? 6. Does fabric board illustrate final solution?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Preliminary	1. Do all potential fabrics meet desired image of chosen solution? 2. Does chosen fabric have desired elasticity? 3. Does chosen fabric have desired color? 4. Does chosen fabric have desired sheerness? 5. Does chosen fabric have desired quality? 6. How expensive is chosen fabric compared to other potentials?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Secondary	1. Does pattern fit model as desired? 2. Is pattern an appropriate representation of final solution? 3. Does pattern size need to be altered in any way?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Tertiary	1. Does fabric fit model as desired? 2. Are the seams lying where they should be? 3. Do any changes need to be made to the garment?
Testing Type: Assessment Testing Stage: Quaternary	1. Is seam puckering? 2. Does the fabric bunch up while sewing? 3. Are the stitches staying in place? 4.Is the fabric reacting to sewing technique as desired?
Testing Type: Validation Testing Stage: Preliminary	1. Does garment fit model as desired? 2. Do seam look as they should? 3. Does garment look as desired? 4. Does garment need to be altered in any way?