After gathering research considering materials, colour and composition, I started to sample small sections from my sketches. I am using the techniques discussed in my previous blog posts. Mola work samples are quite successful. Microbial cellulose gives a leathery, skin like tactile sensation. The additional fabrics provide structure and sturdiness …
The essence of my current project is sustainability and responsible design. I am focusing on recycling, repurposing, sustainable fibre, zero-waste techniques. I am concentrating on designing for the circular economy. The design will be targeted to women’s fashion. The research board above explains my concept in more detail. I will …
The time came when after a couple of months of sampling I have to take a breath and reflect on what I have produced. These were the months of exploration and experimentation. During this time I produced a lot of work. Not all of it was good, but there are …
After sampling and exploring the possibilities of different materials , time to round everything up and develop my samples. Doing that, I included more materials to work with. Next to the materials mentioned in the previous post I will be using: Thick rubber plastic – regardless it’s thick, as well …
Looking at my research boards and drawings I made samples, using unconventional materials, the ones found in the started pack, and some sourced personally. Based on my recorded research, I have STRUCTURE and FUSION, TEXTURE, MOBILITY, RESPIRATION, WATER REPELLENCE, RESISTANCE and AESTHETICS in mind. I have used leatherette, cork sheet, …
The base of my sampling are drawings. I have been drawing from the visual inspiration – snake skin, shark scales, images of different texture. Was using my mood and research boards pictured in previous posts. I have been exploring the different structure and junction of geometric shapes, used collage and …
According to my research shark’s skin has a structure that prevents the bacteria. I am planing to mimic this property. Medical bandage highly benefits from the material being antibacterial. Designing in home conditions, I have to look for alternatives. I came across to the website that was telling about growing …
Biomimicry – a practice which learns from species alive today and nature itself. Its goal is to learn new ways of living, creating products and policies while solving the greatest design challenge – sustainability. All hand in hand with life on earth. Biomimicry is working closely with textiles. In the …
After having good four weeks of exploration in fabric manipulation, here are my long waited final results! I created three final samples, combining the previous work and producing some new pieces, using the techniques I learned. Final sample I. Weave, mola work, machine and hand stitch. Work progress: After cutting up …
The world’s population has grown excessively in the past few decades, and the same period also witnessed improvements in living standards. These two arguments influenced the need of textiles, which in turn increased textile production. Global production of all apparel and textile fibers amounted to more than 110 million tons …
