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Elevate Your 3D Fashion Renders with These 3 Lighting Tips
In my work, a photographer mate pointed out a cold blue colour cast in a 3D render I showed him. Hmm. I switched to a studio sunlight HDRI set to 5600K. This creates a warmer, more natural colour palette for fashion rendering. Now, in my daily work, I see bad colour in 3D clothing renders.…
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2024 was a top year for the menswear books.
My List: Magnetic – Tony Rivers and James Burnett @magneticbook_990 Inside the Westminster Menswear Archive – Andrew Groves and Danielle Sprecher @menswear_archive Fashion Army – Matthieu Nicol @matthieu_nicol Belstaff: Our First 100 Years – Charlie Porter and Jodie Harrison @belstaff Mountain Style British Outdoor Clothing 1953 – Hernry Iddon and Max Leonard @mountainstylebook New Nomads An exploration of wearable electronics…
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2025 Clothing Designer : The craft keeps evolving.
Artistry with technology. Designing for a digi-physical world. 20+ years in sportswear design. Merging craftsmanship and innovation to help brands thrive. Creativity Solving creative problems Staying Curious Driving Ideation Analyzing trends Understanding of taste levels Digital Design 3D spatial awareness Tech-savviness workflows Texturing Rendering Composition Integrating AI in Design Making Pattern cutting Garment construction Colour…
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Want to Master Digital Clothing for 2025? My Top YouTube Picks to Upskill Fast.
My favourite YouTube channels to upskill (No direct links—keep the bots calm): 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Basics [Menswear]: @CorneliusQuiring – Mid-Level to Advanced [Vintage Women’s]: @charlotta_patterncuttingschool 𝗖𝗟𝗢3𝗗 – Basic [UX]: @ides.studio – Mid-Level to Advanced: @stitchandrender 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – @VisualEducationStudio 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Photoshop Experts: @PiXimperfect or @phlearn Ready to level up your skills?…
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When I first jumped into 3D clothing, I got quick results—but my renders were a mess
It turns out 3D is hard. Everyone struggles at first. There’s a lot to wrap your head around: complex interfaces, conflicting advice, and a steep learning curve. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: A lot of creators have been told that they can get quick results without mastering the craft. They assume 3D requires no patience, effort, or…
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I almost didn’t end up in design.
I planned to study business and finance. A lecturer saw my potential and encouraged me to explore the design pathway. I took their advice—and I’ve been on that path ever since. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to recognize your potential. Trust the process. Stay open to the unexpected. Let’s connect and explore how…