Case Study: Sierra Designs achieves streamlined apparel design and 20–25% faster prototyping with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

Sierra Designs uses creative software tools to streamline it's Designs & Development process

Sierra Designs needed to streamline its apparel-design process from initial concept through manufacturing to meet the demands of fashion-savvy consumers, larger seasonal assortments and exacting global retail partners. To improve design flexibility and communication with domestic and overseas contract manufacturers, Sierra Designs adopted the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (CorelDRAW) as its core creative tool.

Using CorelDRAW, Sierra Designs builds season maps, produces detailed 17‑page spec packages, annotates prototype photos and leverages color and plugin interoperability (e.g., Pantone) to communicate designs clearly. CorelDRAW’s preview and annotation features cut prototyping iteration time by approximately 20–25%, reduce back-and-forth with manufacturers, preserve design histories, and speed more accurate production.

Sierra Designs

Woody Blackford

Director of Outerwear Design and Development