I worked on a project intersecting technical design and 3D prototyping to engineer for a specific end use.
At NCSU, I was exposed to the Shima Seiki APEX3 program for designing fully fashioned and whole garment knits. Of course, I had to pursue a project exploring 3D apparel visualization there as well.
I participated in a workshop hosted by Under Armour to discuss the future of 3D apparel in the industry and what that means for educators. Many attendees of the workshop included representatives from various industry brands and professors from universities. I was a panelist alongside educators from University of Delaware, FIT, Parsons, as well as industry leaders from Nike, Li & Fung, Under Armour, and more. I presented a different perspective as a recent graduate on how industry and academia could work together to bridge the gap and prepare students for the future of fashion.
3DRC Education Sub-Committee
Above photo by Veritas Digital Photography.
Salomónica is a Spanish architectural element characterized by a twisted column. The columns not only serve as structural foundations but also works of art handcrafted by sculptors. It is that sensation of carving sculpture that I aim to capture in my dynamic looks. The rich hues featured in my garments are reminiscent of discovering each fold that falls away to reveal what is underneath. Every piece is a transformation from a static structure to a fluid dance.
I had the opportunity to be directly involved in designing print & patterns with various applications (digital printing, burn out, foil application, screen printing, etc), developing fabrics through wet processing dyeing and finishing, and laser exploration (below) through the Jeanologia system.
Annual Fabricast Collection