Constructing a mini classification scheme

In this exercise, follow the structure of DDC, develop a mini classification scheme in an area of your own
choice (in the past I have asked students to develop a classification scheme for kitchen utensils based on
what items they have in their kitchens, this semester I would like to give you more flexibility—be
creative!)

If you choose concrete objects, especially everyday objects at home (e.g. kitchen utensils) or work (e.g.
office supplies) rather than abstract concepts (e.g. computer science), please do some research on
“literary warrant” in the textbook (p. 392).

This mini classification scheme should include:

1. Introduction:

a. Topic description and project goals

b. Members and specific tasks that are distributed among members

2. a numeric notation system together with verbal description (“caption” of categories/concepts);

3. a logical structure shown by indentation;

4. at least six main classes (000, 100, …, 400);

5. for each main class, at least three divisions (X10, X20, X30, …);

6. at least one example for each division;

7. an introduction on how to use the scheme to classify objects/concepts (depending on your

topic);

8. documentation on the rationale for categorization.

9. conclusions and experiences (summarize what you have learned and your thoughts; you may
add what you would do if you would do it again

Grading will be based on the overall quality of the classification scheme and quality of writing.
Assignments that meet the minimum requirements will get 12 points.
CUTTER TABLE (1st character: 1st letter, 2 numbers representing the following letters)

for example, colour cutter for MAGENTA (MAG): M28; pattern cutter 2 A I Q Y Ø/Ö/Ô
for STRIPES (STR): S53. 3 B J R Z Å
4 C K S É Ï/Î
If you get the same cutter as another pattern or colour, expand it by
another character. Once they become more than 5 characters long, 5 D L T È Ë/Ê
return to the original 3 character cutter and add 1 to the final digit. So 6 E M U À Ü/Û
(STR) S53 -> (STRIP) S5329, if the same as another -> (STR +1) S54.
7 F N V Ù Ÿ
LENGTH(S) (sleeves then pant or skirt length second): 8 G O W Ç Œ

• 1: No sleeve/pant or length 9 H P X Æ/Ä/Â

• 2: Cap sleeve/short short

• 3: Short sleeve/pant or length

• 4: Elbow-length

• 5: 3/4 sleeve/capri pant

• 6: Long sleeve/pant or length

• 7: Other

NECKLINE:

• 0: Other

• 1: Crew/Jewel

• 2: V

• 3: Deep V

• 4: Scoop

• 5: Turtle/Polo

• 6: Square

• 7: Boat

• 8: Sweetheart

• 9: Surplice
PRIMARY MATERIAL

• 0. Other

• 1. Cotton

• 2. Polyester/Nylon

• 3. Silk

• 4. Leather

• 5. Wool

• 6. Rayon/Modal

• 7. Fleece

• 8. Spandex/Lycra/etc

• 9. Linen

SIZING:

• 1 (Letter-sizing):

• XS: 1

• S: 2

• M: 3

• L: 4

• XL: 5 - 15

• 2X: 6

• 3X: 7

• 4X: 8

• 2 (1 numbered size):

• 6

• 12

• 14: 214
 • 170

• 3 (2 numbered size):

• 34x30: 33430

• 42x30

• 29x30

COLOURS: use cutter

PATTERNS: use cutter (Plaid: PLA - P52, Flower: F58, and Houndstooth: H86)

ORDER OF CLASSIFICATION:

[CLASS][LENGTH(S)][NECKLINE][MATERIAL][SIZE]sp[COLOUR CUTTER]sp[PATTERN CUTTER]

e.g.

100: Accessories
• 101-140: Women’s
• 101: Bust padding

• 102: Bum padding

• 103: Bra hook extender

• 104: Bra strap clip

• 105: Tape

• 106: Garter

• 141-180: Men’s
• 141: Crotch padding

• 142: Bum padding

• 181-199: Unisex
200: Pyjamas
• 201-220: Women’s
• 201-210: One-Piece
• 201: Sleepshirt

• 201.66214 B56 C96: Large blue check women’s long sleeve and length polyester sleepshirt

• 202: Sleep dress

• 203: Moomoo

• 204: Housecoat

• 205: Onsie

• 211-221: Two-Piece
• 211-215: Tops

• 211: Buttoned shirts (part of set)

• 212: Pull-on shirt (part of set)

• 216-221: Bottoms

• 216: Sleep pants

• 221-240: Girls’
• 241-260: Men’s
• 241-250: One-Piece
• 245: Onsie

• 251-261: Two-Piece
• 251-255: Tops

• 251: Buttoned shirts (part of set)

• 252: Pull-on shirt (part of set)

• 256-261: Bottoms

• 256: Sleep pants

• 256.7613 B56 C88: Men’s sleep pants long fleece size medium blue cookie monster design
• 261-280: Boys’
• 281-299: Unisex
• 281: Robe

300: Underpants
• 301-320: Women’s
• 301: Brief

• 301.1: Full brief

• 301.2: High-cut brief

• 301.3: Control brief

• 302: Bikini

• 302.1: String bikini

• 303: Hipster

• 304: Thong

• 305: String

• 305.1: G-String

• 305.2: V-String

• 305.2518 S42 P52: Size 4X Silver Plaid Women’s Wool V-String Underpant

• 306: Boyshort

• 321-340: Girls’
• 321: Brief

• …etc.

• 341-360: Men’s
• 341: Brief

• 341.1: Standard brief

• 341.2: High-rise brief

 • 341.3: Mid-rise brief

• 341.4: Low-rise brief

• 341.5: Sports brief

• 342: Bikini

• 342.1: Regular bikini

• 342.2: String bikini

• 343: Trunk

• 344: Thong

• 345: String

• 345.1: G-String

• 346: Boxer

• 347: Boxer-Brief

• 348: Long underwear

• 349: Compression short

• 350: Jock strap

• 351: Loincloth

• 351.1: Fundoshi

• 351.2: Mawashi

• 351.3: Kaupinam

• 352: Codpiece

• 361-380: Boys’
• 361: Brief

• etc…

• 381-390: Adult Unisex

• 381: Adult diaper
• 391-399: Childen Unisex
• 391: Diaper

• 391.2: Pull-ups

400: Hosiery
• 401-420: Women’s
• 401: Toe socks

• 402: Tabi socks

• 403: Footies

• 404: Anklets

• 405: Crew socks

• 406: Knee socks

• 407: Over-the-knee socks

• 408: Stockings

• 409: Tights

• 409.1: Dress

• 409.2: Athletic

• 409.3: Dance

• 410: Pantyhose

• 421-440: Girls’
• 421: Toe socks

• 422: Tabi socks

• 423: Footies

• 424: Anklets

• 425: Crew socks

 • 426: Knee socks

• 427: Over-the-knee socks

• 428: Stockings

• 429: Tights

• 429.1: Dress

• 429.2: Athletic

• 429.3: Dance

• 441-460: Men’s
• 331: Tube socks

• 332: Crew socks

• 333: Dress socks

• 334: Hiking socks

• 334.1: Standard hiking socks

• 334.15: Wool hiking socks

• 334.2: Backpacking socks

• 334.3: Mountaineering socks

• 334.4: Liner socks

• 335: Ankle socks

• 336: Low-cut socks

• 337: No-show socks

• 461-480: Boys’
• 481-499: Unisex

500: Undershirts
• 501-520: Women’s
 • 501: Camisole

• 501.1: No built-in bra camisole

• 501.2: Built-in bra camisole

• 501.3: Underwire bra camisole

• 502: Tank top

• 503: Tee

• 504: Thermal

• 521-540: Girls’
• 521: Camisole

• 541-560: Men’s
• 541: A-Shirt

• 542: Tank top

• 543: Tee

• 544: Thermal

• 561-580: Boys’
• 561: A-Shirt

• 581-599: Unisex

600: Foundation garments

• 601-620: Women’s
• 601-610: Tops
• 601: Lounging bras

• 601.1: Bandeaus

• 601.2: Shelf

• 602: Cup bras

 • 602.1: Strapless

• 602.2: With straps

• 603: Sports bras

• 603.1: Low impact

• 603.2: Medium impact

• 603.3: High impact

• 603.4: Ultra-high impact

• 604: Demi bras

• 604.1: Strapless

• 604.2: With straps

• 605: Long-line bras

• 606: Nursing bras

• 607: Orthopædic bras

• 608: Corsets

- Peek-a-boo bras (see Lingerie - 700s)

• 611-613: Pantsliners
• 611: No control

• 612: Light control

• 612.1: At knee

• 612.2: Below knee

• 613: Medium control

• 613.1: At knee

• 613.2: Below knee

• 614-615: Slips
 • 614: Half slips

• 614.1: Above knee

• 614.2: Below knee

• 614.3: Long

• 615: Full slips

• 615.1: Above knee

• 615.2: Below knee

• 615.3: Long

• 616-620: Other
• 616: Other bottoms

• 616.1: Compression shorts

• 616.2: Compression stockings

• 616.3: Padded underwear

• 617-620: Full-body/crossover
• 617: Spanx

• 617.1: Mid-section

• 617.168212 T27: Spanx mid-section long-length spandex size 12 tan

• 618-620: Girdles
• 618: Brief

• 618.1: Light control

• 618.2: Medium control

• 618.3: Intense control

• 619: Mid-thigh

• 619.1: Light control

• 619.2: Medium control

• 619.3: Intense control

 • 620: Knee length

• 620.1: Light control

• 620.2: Medium control

• 620.3: Intense control

• 621-640: Girls’
• 621: Training bra

• 623: Sports bra

• 641-660: Men’s
• 641: Jock strap

• 642: Cup

• 656: Other bottoms

• 656.1: Compression shorts

• 661-680: Boys’
• 681-699: Unisex

700: Lingerie
Division note: The term in the French language applies to all undergarments for either gender. In
English it is applied specifically to those undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic on
women. This division is not inclusive of all erotic clothing, but specifically erotic undergarments.

• 701-740: Women’s
• 701 One-piece, dress style lingerie

• 702 Nighties

• 703 Babydolls

• 704 Slips
 • 704.1 Slips with garters

• 705 Gowns

• 706 Robes & kimonos

• 707 Peignoirs

• 708 One-piece lingerie

• 709 Teddies

• 709.1 Tedddies with garters

• 710 Bodystockings

• 711 Corsetry

• 712 Over the bust corsets

• 712.1 Merrywidows

• 712.2 Basques and torsolettes

• 713 Under the bust corsets

• 714 Garter support

• 715 Open bottom girdles

• 716 Panty girdles

• 717 Waist cinchers

• 718 Padded underwear

• 741-760: Men’s
• 741: Pocket underwear

• 741.1: Briefs

• 741.2: Boxer-briefs

• 758: Padded underwear

• 780-799: Unisex