Category: Digital Fashion
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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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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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99.9999% of designers transitioning into 3D don’t fully address:
– The craft of pattern-cutting– The Step learning curve to mastering 3D tools– Creating a portfolio that impresses both the fashion and entertainment industries Way too much focus on the technical aspects. Not enough storytelling. 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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How it started as a clothing [3D] designer.
2000 Manchester University 3D Pathway 2015 Inspire by FIFA 2015 2016 Modo Modeling 2017 Marvelous Designer 2018 CLO3D 2020 Browzwear V Stitcher 2021 Blender 3D 2021 Adobe Substance 2022 AI Midjounery Years later…
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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…