Research and Design

Abstract

Introduction. Research- what and why?: What is a brief? What is reserach? What should research contain? Who are you designing for? Exercise 1: Brainstorming Interview: Alice Palmer Interview: Wendy Dagworthy Interview: Alexander Lamb Interview: Daniel Pollitt. Choosing what to research: Choosing a theme What are primary sources? What are secondary sources? Sources of inspiration Exercise 2: Recycled garment manipulation Interview: Dr Noki Interview: Richard Sorger. Compiling your research: The sketchbook Techniques for drawing Collage Juxtaposition and deconstruction Cross-referencing Analysis of research Focus of key elements Exercise 3: Focus research pages Sketchbook examples Interview: Omar Kashoura Interview: Jenny Packham. Designing from your research: Bridging the gap Exercise 4: Collaged research on figures Model and drape Photomontage with drapery Design development elements Exercise 5: Working with the colour wheel Market levels in fashion Exercise 6: Design development 1 Refinement fo individual garments Exercise 7: Design development 2 Selecting ideas to form a collection Interview: WGSN Interview: Julien Macdonald. Communicating your ideas: Drawing for design Templates Exercise 8: Creating a design development six-figure template Illustrating with collage Art materials Illustration Working drawings Layout and composition Beyond the drawing board Interview: David Downton Interview: Caryn Franklin. Glossary. Online resources Bibliography Student resources Index Acknowledgements and credits Working with ethics.

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