Alivia A. Esterly
CRS 231-01
October 3, 2008
Our Inspiration
Every designer has some form of inspiration, whether it is from a dream they had, a different culture, or even a swatch of fabric they may have come across. Everyone is inspired by different things and in different ways. What one person sees as grotesque and not worth any creative time, someone else may see it as a challenge and use that object or thought and create a ravishing piece of clothing.
For my design my inspiration was simply the thought of a girl in a garden. If I ever picture a girl in a garden I always think if warm pastel colors such as yellows, tans, purples, and greens. And when I imagine these colors I always visualize a lacy appearance. I feel that lace give a garment an extremely classic and elegant look (when used properly, other wise it can over power the actual design of the garment). The green fabric that is on the back of the skirt is sewn into where the center seam would be. It is would be a lose fabric in order to give the skirt a flowing appearance. I chose green as the color for that area to visually represent the natural color of a garden as well a nature in general.
I try to gather as much inspiration as I possibly can day by day. Anything I see or imagine is fair game for creativity and design. Inspiration can come from anywhere and I feel that a good designer can draw inspiration from anything. The thought process may take hours, days, or maybe even weeks but in the end a design will emerge and in some cases these designs can "WOW" the world.
October 3, 2008
Our Inspiration
Every designer has some form of inspiration, whether it is from a dream they had, a different culture, or even a swatch of fabric they may have come across. Everyone is inspired by different things and in different ways. What one person sees as grotesque and not worth any creative time, someone else may see it as a challenge and use that object or thought and create a ravishing piece of clothing.
For my design my inspiration was simply the thought of a girl in a garden. If I ever picture a girl in a garden I always think if warm pastel colors such as yellows, tans, purples, and greens. And when I imagine these colors I always visualize a lacy appearance. I feel that lace give a garment an extremely classic and elegant look (when used properly, other wise it can over power the actual design of the garment). The green fabric that is on the back of the skirt is sewn into where the center seam would be. It is would be a lose fabric in order to give the skirt a flowing appearance. I chose green as the color for that area to visually represent the natural color of a garden as well a nature in general.
I try to gather as much inspiration as I possibly can day by day. Anything I see or imagine is fair game for creativity and design. Inspiration can come from anywhere and I feel that a good designer can draw inspiration from anything. The thought process may take hours, days, or maybe even weeks but in the end a design will emerge and in some cases these designs can "WOW" the world.
2 comments:
I really like your sillouhette! This makes me think of the scene in Ever After when they're in the garden. You really have a knack for drawing.
I really enjoyed reading your blog post. Your vision for the dress seems very vivid. Stay inspired!
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