Category: 3D Design

  • What is the last thing you did with AI [artificial intelligence]?

    What is the last thing you did with AI [artificial intelligence]?

    I’ll start! I just used Photoshop AI to expand a background into a square. Insanely good! Note: The image is of a vintage Swiss M59 Field Shirt. The pattern is part of the open pattern library. You can download it from my LinkedIn featured section. Let’s connect and drive digital-physical transformation from idea to impact.

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  • Raglan Sleeve Construction: A Military Innovation for Enhanced Mobility

    Developed after the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, Raglan sleeves have transformed clothing by significantly enhancing freedom of movement and improving durability This design features a single piece of fabric extending from the cuff to the shoulder. Functional Advantages: – Better Movement: Allows for a wider range of motion.– Stronger: Less likely to tear due to fewer seams.–…

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  • This is how to get better at 3d 

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

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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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  • 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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  • 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…

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