Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Inspiration: Fashion Editorials






Inspiration: MG Editorials - Previous Student Projects








































HW + Supplies due Mon., July 1

Homework
Come to class with your final garment 1/3 complete
We will meet by the elevators on the 7th floor of 2 West 13th Street on Monday

Supplies
All supplies you will need to complete your Memory Garment
Sketchbook
Something to sketch with

Word List: How to Transform Paper

  • Cut
  • Trace
  • Rip
  • Wrap
  • Paste
  • Fold
  • Tear
  • Bend
  • Paint
  • Marble
  • Draw
  • Tie
  • Sculpt
  • Copy
  • Dye
  • Oil
  • Model
  • Pleat
  • Print
  • Wet
  • Reuse
  • Write On
  • Attach
  • Crush
  • Stamp
  • Fix
  • Hole punch
  • Roll
  • Scuff
  • Decorate
  • Braid
  • Emboss
  • Pinch
  • Glue
  • Burn
  • Layer
  • Sew
  • Rub
  • Bite
  • Stuff
  • Scratch
  • Pin
  • Cover
  • Knit
  • Display
  • Twist
  • Illuminate
  • Sketch
  • Combine
  • Compose
  • Antique
  • Age

Class Today

We're meeting at 4pm outside the elevators on the 7th floor of 2 West 13th Street. See you there!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Homework + Supplies due Mon 6.24

HW
1. Complete at least 3 materials studies in paper for your Memory Garment. How can you achieve the desired effects at this smaller scale and prepare yourself for the larger project?
2. If you haven't already, purchase all paper necessary to complete your MG

Supplies
  • Special MG Paper
  • Scrap Paper (for pattern making if necessary)
  • scissors
  • Xacto knife
  • Pencils
  • Eraser
  • Sketchbook
  • Micron Pens
  • Glue
  • Glue gun
  • Pins (Fabric pins)
  • Tape
  • ... - any additional materials you'd like to use for your garment - beads, wax, paint, etc., etc...

Inspiration: Paper Studies









Monday, June 17, 2013

Time Lapse - Logo Design

Designing a logo / garment tag

As part of your memory garment you'll also design a garment hang tag to go with your piece. What is your brand? What are the ideas associated with your unique point of view + how can you translate them into a small garment tag?

Examples of garment tags are below. Refer to the next blog post for information on the logo design process.

Hang Tag Cojin Infantil
Chronology – Hang Tags
Ci Sono
Variflex Tag
Apparel Hang Tag
Hangtags 2008

Xoxo Tag

Super Happy Times Tag

Bsk Tag

Source: http://www.onextrapixel.com/2011/08/30/50-creative-designs-and-shapes-of-hang-tags/