Category: Digital Fashion
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…
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.
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.
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
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…
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…