Process

Week 1

Ideation & sketches

I've been refining my ideas through sketches, both by hand and on my iPad, where I experimented with different symbols and their potential uses in my designs. My goal was to figure out how these symbols could be changed and "played" with to add new meaning and functionality to my clothing.

I chose one symbol to highlight and used Adobe Illustrator to alter it. After finalizing the design, I experimented with laser cutting the symbol onto reclaimed leather to explore how it may work as part of the material and overall aesthetic of my clothing.

References

During the week-long focus on circular open-source fashion, Timo Rissanen inspired me first. His work strongly connected with me, guiding my decision to use this technique for my project. This week, I learned the power of circular design ideas and how they fit into my aim of creating sustainable and meaningful garments.

Link; https://timorissanen.com/

My second influence comes from Make/Use (https://makeuse.nz/), a project that investigates sustainable fashion through the viewpoint of zero-waste design. Make/Use's creative method highlights how clothing may be designed and made to reduce waste while increasing functionality and inventiveness.

Their emphasis on modular design and human engagement is consistent with my own goal of developing clothing that are not only sustainable, but also meaningful and flexible. The project has inspired me to reconsider standard garment manufacturing practices and embrace techniques that prioritize sustainability and conscientious consumerism.

Link; https://makeuse.nz/

Julia Koerner work will serve as my next source of inspiration as I add parametric design into my clothing. Her pioneering approach to merging fashion, architecture, and technology demonstrates how parametric design can impart distinct structural and aesthetic features to garments. Julia Koerner designs show how computational approaches can be utilized to make clothing that is both visually appealing and useful. Her work motivates me to investigate how parametric shapes might be included into my project, strengthening the interaction of geometry, sustainability, and current design.

Link; https://www.juliakoerner.com/

Books

Mentoring notes

Mentors in all sessions may share with you their comments, notes, advise, projects and technical equipment to check out. This is good place to share those, so that you can find them later on when you need them the most!

Week 2

Half-fabrication files

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1. Test file: 3d modelling test ↩