Category: Design Process

  • This is how to get better at 3d 

    -first, be persistent -second, be persistent -third, be persistent  hmmm

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  • It starts with the US Army BDU Jacket as a construction canvas

    – Designed for functionality– Simplicity in construction– Smart, timeless style Junya Watanabe layered avant-garde artistry on top. The design transforms war into peace. Junya Watanabe Man SS 2004 Barbwire Field Jacket featured a distinctive camo print in the ‘NO MORE WAR’ collection. Image: Constant Practice The digital pattern of the US Army BDU Jacket, featured…

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  • Are We Entering a Collarless Era?

    The collar, once a core is giving way to a new norm – Shirts are fading out– T-shirts have become the new standard– Collarless designs are on the rise. Collars have always been more than just style, serving functional purpose: – They maintain the shape of the garment– Offer protection against weather and daily wear–…

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  • My digi-physical design process in 6 steps:

    1. Understanding the avatar– User profiling– Identifying Problems/Needs– Market awareness  2. Visualize the outcome– Specify Function– Refine Style– Capture Emotion 3. Make– 3D Prototyping– Physical Prototyping– Focus on design details 4. Test 5. Re-Make 6. Release This is how I bring innovative designs to life.

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  • Crafting Purposeful and Effective Creative Direction

    Biomimicry: Nature’s Blueprint for Design Innovation – Drawing Aesthetic Inspiration from Nature– Fostering Natural Efficiency, Functionality, and Sustainability– Utilizing biomimicry to create innovative and environmentally friendly garments Helping a shift towards more dynamic and adaptable sustainable clothing. Image Midjourney Let’s connect and push things forward.

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  • Avatar in the Hustle.

    But who’s your target? What do they seek? -Tribes we encounter -Avatars we meet -Runners on the streets -In every chat, I saw more.  Patterns emerged.  I thought I had it, pros champions, a realization dawn but some run for a  health social. Engage with them, Know and feel them. Craft your avatar. openpattern.io

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  • Explore the Unseen with 3D Tools.

    Explore the Unseen with 3D Tools. 3D tools help me quickly see new perspectives. -See scale and layout with clarity. -Discover views unseen in 2D. -New colour patterns emerge, enhancing visuals.  Designs deepen. Innovation thrives. Creations offer new visuals.

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  • Field jacket from “Absence and Presence” marked his first menswear collection in S/S 2003.

    Field jacket from “Absence and Presence” marked his first menswear collection in S/S 2003. It starts with military functionality and adds avant-garde artistry. The design innovates with micro corduroy and transforms war into peace. Chalayan blends function with fashion, bridging worlds in “Absence and Presence.” The digital pattern of the M70 field jacket is freely…

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  • Simple: A Quick Fix for Creator’s Block

    1. The Grab: Start with your old sketches and inspiring images from your swipe folder. 2. The AI Twist: Inject your vision and style into AI and let new inspiration take shape. The Magic: AI won’t overshadow your creativity—it’s here to amplify it, serving as a potent collaborator in your creative journey.

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  • Collaborative practices

    Collaborative practices Collaboration creates magic: -Together, we push beyond. -Outcomes exceed. -Shared growth. Through the lens of collaboration, functionality and aesthetics merge, inspiring us to push forward continually. Engaged in digital collaborations with James Broad, we explore the digital frontier, innovating at the crossroads of clothing architecture and visualization. 

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  • 2024 Clothing Designers [3D/AI]

    insane profile: – Tech-savviness – Ideation – Composition – Pattern cutting – Garment construction – Color theory – Material knowledge – Manufacturing knowledge – Fitting – Trend analysis – Understanding of taste levels – Eco-consciousness – Brand awareness – Multicultural awareness – Strategic sales – Marketing – Texturing – Rendering – Integrating AI in Design…

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  • AI isn’t going anywhere.

    It moves forward at an unprecedented pace. I wobbled for a second, Midjourney v6 is scarily good. Me Constant Betterment +  AI Constant Betterment = Broader Betterment

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  • Designers are:

    2024 Clothing (3D) Designers are: More than just cad monkeys. They insane at – Tech-savviness – Ideation – Composition – Pattern cutting – Garment construction – Color theory – Material knowledge – Manufacturing knowledge – Fitting – Trend analysis – Understanding of taste levels – Eco-consciousness – Texturing – Animation – Rendering – Integrating AI…

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