Twenty Essay Questions

I've taken the 40 questions I came across in the previous exercise, and I've synthesized them down to 20 questions that have a bit more meat to them. These questions more adequately address subject areas and present more complete concepts that can be explored through writing. Writing is important because the internal process you use to write is like a dialogue with yourself. A one person study group that asks and answers questions.

1. How did fashion develop and what is it's purpose?
2. How do the technical parts of a garment allow for different characteristics like movement and comfort?
3. How does one draw fabric and the human form?
4. How are technical patterns made?
5. Understanding the nature of fabric from field to form.
6. What is the cost structure of producing a garment how is technology changing that?
7. What is the relationship between Haute Couture and Mass Production?
8. Technical history of clothing design and how it affects modern manufacturing.
9. How do you become a designer without education or credentials?
10. Principles of sewing
11. What are the technical necessities and features of clothing?
12. Performance and synthetic fabrics. How they're made and used.
13. Principles of Aesthetics
14. What are the most notable design philosophies?
15. Study the styles and attitudes of fashion pioneers.
16. What's the science behind how people perceive and react to aesthetics?
17. How can electronics be incorporated into fashion?
18. What does a quality portfolio look like?
19. Techniques for adjusting clothing to fit. 
20. How do fashion designers that don't do school make it in the industry?