Skills Used: Pattern Making, CLO 3D, Design, CAD, Research, Adobe Illustrator
The Ask
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Research the competitive swimwear segment to understand the audience's needs and preferences.
Design four distinct prints in six colorways for both women's and men's swimwear.
Utilize Clo 3D to apply and refine prints on swimwear models, incorporating pattern editing, piping, and binding.
Ensure designs are visually appealing, performance-oriented, and versatile across sizes, catering to competitive swimmers.
The Process
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The Process ˚.⋆𓇼⋆.˚
Research
I began my project with extensive research on WGSN to select an appropriate theme. After reviewing numerous reports, I came across a print/graphic forecast in which “Underwater Fantasy” caught my attention. This particular forecast explores how AI is revolutionizing aquatic visuals into fantastical domains, emphasizing design elements like flowing, jellyfish-like shapes together with mythical and surreal motifs. It also emphasized the incorporation of blur effects to mimic the otherworldly luminescence of the underwater realm.
pattern making
After selecting a theme and gathering reference images, I proceeded to design the motifs for my patterns. Using Illustrator, I hand-drew each motif and then transformed them into repeating patterns. Following this, I incorporated the various colorways into these patterns.
clo
I imported the patterns I created into CLO 3D to apply them to pre-designed swimwear. For the women's swimwear, I applied the pattern across the entire bodice. In contrast, for the men's swimwear, I used the pattern on a portion of the swimsuit and enhanced the design with a topstitch in a matching color.
