Podiy: A System for Design and Production of Pouches by Novices

We have developed a system called “Podiy” that supports handicraft production of pouch-style bags using three-dimensional (3-D) computer graphics. We divide the making of a pouch into four steps: pouch design, fabric design, pattern design, and production, each supported by different panels. In pouch design mode, the user can design both the size and pattern. In fabric design mode, the user can design two types of checkered patterns. In cloth cutout mode, the user can choose from three ways of printing the pattern onto the fabric. In production mode, the system shows the user a 3-D illustration view using the user-designed fabrics. Using Podiy, even a handicraft novice can design an original pouch and produce it successfully.