Category: Design

  • Simple: A Quick Fix for Creator’s Block

    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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  • Are Pockets Going to Be Extinct Soon?

    Are Pockets Going to Be Extinct Soon?

    The traditional pocket faces an existential crisis as we embrace the digital age. My everyday carry has gone digital: -My newspaper has gone digital.-My money has gone digital.-My keys have gone digital. Frank Sinatra only carried one key for his front door, choosing to maintain the sharp aesthetic of his suit. Inspired by his minimalist…

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  • One step forward.

    Looking back, I fondly remember a free-spirited traveller peddling hemp garments from a pop-up market stall on Upper Gardener Street in Brighton. The items resembled rope sacks, rough and unrefined. Engaging with his banter, I grew fascinated by hemp’s performance properties, which can keep you warm or cool as needed. I loved the idea that…

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  • Nobody cares about how long it took. 

    What matters is their time.  Keep it short and sweet.

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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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  • 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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  • The Best Way to 10x Your Design Skills:

    The Best Way to 10x Your Design Skills: Three Key Tips 1. Learn Continuously: Keep updated with the latest software, courses, and tutorials.2. Practice Daily: Set aside time daily to work on various projects.3. Collaborate and Engage: Partner with fellow designers, showcase your work on social media, and be receptive to feedback. Simple Steps for…

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  • Tips for Exploring AI Design in 2024:

    How to Create Your Unique Style: – Functional Design: Craft user-focused prompts. – Stylistic Style: Blend diverse art elements for a unique aesthetic. – Emotive Impact: Use emotive design to captivate and connect on a deeper level with viewers. – Visual Composition: Play with lenses, colours, light, and layout. Transitioning from scrolling in 2023 to…

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