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CONCEPTUAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN

I am deeply drawn to the world of conceptual and experimental design. What fascinates me is not only the finished work, but the moment when disciplines intersect—when fashion meets technology, when art enters performance, when an object becomes an idea. These encounters create something unexpected, something that questions our habits and expands the boundaries of design itself.

WHO IS INSPIRING ME?

The Armenian artist Yervand Kochar is a vivid example of this. His concept of “Painting in Space” was far ahead of its time: drawings and sculptures breaking free from the flat surface, existing in three dimensions and even in motion. Kochar sought to capture not just form, but also energy, rhythm, and the passage of time. His works show how art can transcend its medium and transform into a completely new experience—an approach that feels strikingly close to the essence of conceptual design today.

The creative legacy of Yervand Kochar (1899–1979) is one of the most fascinating chapters in 20th-century modern art. A sculptor and painter Kochar’s name stands proudly alongside the greats: Picasso, Braque, Arp, Léger, Miró, and Delaunay.

Between 1923 and 1936, while living in Paris, Kochar became an active force in shaping the historical avant-garde. It was here that he developed his revolutionary artistic concept—“Painting in Space” (Peinture dans l’Espace)—a bold fusion of painting and sculpture that is now seen as one of the first true explorations of 3D art.

Videos

Watch my favorite video about Yervand Kochar's painting in space

The Bauhaus movement is another source of inspiration. Its revolutionary approach united art, craft, and industry, encouraging experimentation across all forms of design. Bauhaus artists and designers questioned traditional boundaries, explored new materials, and created works that were both functional and conceptual. The spirit of Bauhaus resonates deeply with me because it demonstrates how bold ideas and interdisciplinary thinking can redefine the way we experience design.

One of my favorite figures from Bauhaus is Marianne Brandt. She was a remarkable woman who not only studied and worked within the movement but also established her own brand in a time when it was extremely difficult for women to succeed in design. Brandt’s work with metal, lighting, and functional objects demonstrates precision, elegance, and innovation. She embodies the courage and determination that Bauhaus celebrated, showing that creativity knows no gender and that groundbreaking ideas can flourish even in challenging circumstances.

Another figure who inspires me is Hussein Chalayan. In his work, fashion becomes more than clothing; it becomes theatre, technology, and philosophy at once. A dress that moves on its own, a garment that shifts from one era to another before the audience’s eyes—these are not just designs but living concepts. Chalayan proves that design can embody stories, emotions, and even visions of the future.

This is Hussein Chalayan — one of the most inventive designers in the world. He works at the intersection of fashion, engineering, and scenography. In 1999, Chalayan presented a dress with remote control. It moved on its own, without the help of a model. Distance, no words, only fabric and technology.

A year later, he transformed a chair into a dress right on stage. Simple and brilliant. And in 2007, an entire show became a journey through time. Dresses, before the audience’s eyes, shifted from the Victorian era to Futurism. All made possible through built-in micromotors and precise engineering instructions.

These looks appeared like ready-made scenes. A whole story in a single movement. Imagine such a costume at a solo artist’s concert. Hussein Chalayan creates not fashion, but a moment. And this moment, the audience will never forget.

Hussein Chalayan spring summer 2007

WHAT IS CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR ME

For me, conceptual and experimental design is never about decoration alone. It is about ideas made visible, about pushing against what already exists and daring to imagine what has not yet been created. Whether in Kochar’s dynamic sculptures or Chalayan’s futuristic fashion, I find the same courage to break boundaries—and it is from this courage that I draw my deepest inspiration.

MY THOUGHTS ABOUT FINAL PROJECT

This is my very first step in this field, and honestly, I can’t yet fully visualize my final project in my mind. But what I do know is that it must be fantastic. My project will definitely include conceptual elements, and most importantly, experimental parts.

I keep thinking about how I can apply my future knowledge in industrial design. I guess my project will explore how fabric can be used in industrialization and turned into unexpected, interesting projects.

One of the strongest inspirations for me was Hussein Chalayan’s work from twenty years ago, where he explored the ideas of home and displacement in a spectacular fashion show that still stands the test of time. For me, the concept of furniture transforming into clothing is unbelievable — and unforgettable. I want my final project to include the spirit of that show. Even though it happened two decades ago, it is still just as relevant today. Chalayan’s work proves how ideas about home, space, and innovation can stay fresh and visionary across time.

Video with Hussein Chalayan’s work from twenty years ago you can cheak a little above.

GITLAB AND MARKDOWN

At first, I couldn’t really understand anything — it all felt like another reality to me. But with time, through lessons, experiments, and spending a lot of hours on it, I slowly started to get the working logic and kept going in that direction.

FIRST STEPS

The first step is logging in to fablabs.io. That’s the easiest part.

After it I was register in GitLab.

Markdown’s time is here. Do do do doooom…

What is Markdown? Markdown is a lightweight way to write text that can easily turn into formatted content like web pages, documents, or notes. People use it because it’s simple, fast, and works almost anywhere—no complicated software needed.

With Markdown, you can make headings, lists, links, images, bold or italic text, and more, just by typing a few special symbols. It’s popular for writing blogs, documentation, GitHub or GitLab projects, and even personal notes. Basically, it helps you make text look neat and structured without wasting time on formatting tools.

But in any case for designer it is undescower space with a lot problems in your way. My first step is understanding how Git Works.

After this I start my first steps in Markdown.

The Markdown interface is very easy to understand. After clicking on ‘Documents,’ you can open any file each week, make changes, and create your own design.

For coding, I often used my friends’ knowledge together with GPT generations — they did a huge part of the work at the beginning. But after using it for a few days, I really started to understand the simpler versions myself, and it became fun! Designing my own page made me feel like a real programmer.

WHAT KIND OF CODES I USED

The codes and what they are doing:

- # This is a big header

- ## This is a smaller header

- ### Even smaller header

- #### Smallest header

Use two ** (or ): - * - italic text
Use two ** (or ): - bold text

Lists You can also use * at the start of a line to make a bullet list:

  • First item
  • Second item
  • Third item

Tables | Name | Age | Job |
|--------|-----|----------|
| Alice | 24 | Designer |
| Bob | 30 | Engineer |

You can use codes togheter.

How Markdown Image Paths Work

An image in Markdown looks like this:

Breaking it down:

  1. ![] → tells Markdown it’s an image (not just a link).

  2. Inside the square brackets [] you can write a title, description, or just leave it empty.

  3. ../ → means “go one step back” from the current folder.

  4. If your image is not in the same folder as your .md file, you use ../ to go back.

  5. After the first / → you write the main folder where your images are stored.

  6. After the second / → you write the subfolder (if you have one).

  7. After the third / → you write the image name with extension (.jpg, .png, .gif, etc.).

  8. Close it with ) → to finish the path.

Example:

  • ../ → go back one folder

  • images → main folder

  • week01 → subfolder

  • myphoto.png → the actual image