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Veronica’s Answer
Hi Koki,
To help improve your fashion designing skills I would take sewing, fashion history foundation and art illustration classes. A strong foundation will help you construct anything. If you are interested in going to college for fashion design that would help you tremendously with your foundation.
Also studying fashion history will help to show you how other designers get inspired and how they created their masterpieces. A perfect designer to study is McQueen. He has a rich analysis of art and fashion history in his collections. Another great designer is Yohji Yamamoto, his unconventional approach to construction will help to open up your mind to what is fashion and how we can deliver it.
And the best way to learn is to create. Make a jacket, create a pattern, sew it and put it on someone. See what you can do to improve the fit, the cut, the fashion, the details. Experiment. Each attempt is an opportunity for research. Failures are only failures if we let them stop us.
Good luck :)
To help improve your fashion designing skills I would take sewing, fashion history foundation and art illustration classes. A strong foundation will help you construct anything. If you are interested in going to college for fashion design that would help you tremendously with your foundation.
Also studying fashion history will help to show you how other designers get inspired and how they created their masterpieces. A perfect designer to study is McQueen. He has a rich analysis of art and fashion history in his collections. Another great designer is Yohji Yamamoto, his unconventional approach to construction will help to open up your mind to what is fashion and how we can deliver it.
And the best way to learn is to create. Make a jacket, create a pattern, sew it and put it on someone. See what you can do to improve the fit, the cut, the fashion, the details. Experiment. Each attempt is an opportunity for research. Failures are only failures if we let them stop us.
Good luck :)
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Adrian’s Answer
Hi Koki,
I'm a designer from a *completely* different field, but one thing which is always good in *any* design field is to _consume broadly_.
It's very easy to focus on what you already like. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it can be limiting. Spend some time looking at examples of design which _you_ don't like, but which other people _do_. Spend time understanding what it is that they like about those designs and why it matters to them, and you'll become a better designer.
Also - don't limit your exploration of design to your own field. Explore other fields of design - particularly those of interest to the people you hope to be designing for, but it's worth it in general. It's very easy to only explore what already exists within your specific field of design, which makes coming up with truly new ideas a lot harder and can lead to a lot of derivative work instead of finding your own style.
While I'm a software interaction designer by trade and an product designer & graphic designer by training, I draw on all of the following regularly: Theatrical production design, game design, psychology, stage lightning and set design. You wouldn't know it to look at me, or from my resumé, but I even know my Balenciaga from my Mary Quant or Alexander McQueen!
So, in any design field: colour outside the lines. Borrow from other branches of design. Try to understand what people see in things you don't personally like. You might also find yourself appreciating those things more, even if they aren't to your own personal taste.
Hope that's useful, and good luck!
I'm a designer from a *completely* different field, but one thing which is always good in *any* design field is to _consume broadly_.
It's very easy to focus on what you already like. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it can be limiting. Spend some time looking at examples of design which _you_ don't like, but which other people _do_. Spend time understanding what it is that they like about those designs and why it matters to them, and you'll become a better designer.
Also - don't limit your exploration of design to your own field. Explore other fields of design - particularly those of interest to the people you hope to be designing for, but it's worth it in general. It's very easy to only explore what already exists within your specific field of design, which makes coming up with truly new ideas a lot harder and can lead to a lot of derivative work instead of finding your own style.
While I'm a software interaction designer by trade and an product designer & graphic designer by training, I draw on all of the following regularly: Theatrical production design, game design, psychology, stage lightning and set design. You wouldn't know it to look at me, or from my resumé, but I even know my Balenciaga from my Mary Quant or Alexander McQueen!
So, in any design field: colour outside the lines. Borrow from other branches of design. Try to understand what people see in things you don't personally like. You might also find yourself appreciating those things more, even if they aren't to your own personal taste.
Hope that's useful, and good luck!
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Yvonne’s Answer
To improve your designing skills, focus on these simple yet essential skills:
1. **Drawing and Sketching**: Practice regularly to enhance your ability to translate ideas onto paper.
2. **Creativity**: Cultivate your creative thinking by exploring new concepts and ideas.
3. **Color Theory**: Understand how colors work together and their impact on design.
4. **Pattern Making**: Learn to create patterns for garments and accessories.
5. **Sewing and Garment Construction**: Master basic sewing skills to turn your designs into tangible items.
6. **Attention to Detail**: Pay close attention to small design elements that can make a big difference.
7. **Fashion Trends**: Stay updated on the latest fashion trends to inform your designs.
8. **Digital Tools**: Familiarize yourself with design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital design.
9. **Communication**: Develop the ability to effectively communicate your design ideas to others.
10. **Critique**: Seek and accept constructive criticism to continually improve your work.
1. **Drawing and Sketching**: Practice regularly to enhance your ability to translate ideas onto paper.
2. **Creativity**: Cultivate your creative thinking by exploring new concepts and ideas.
3. **Color Theory**: Understand how colors work together and their impact on design.
4. **Pattern Making**: Learn to create patterns for garments and accessories.
5. **Sewing and Garment Construction**: Master basic sewing skills to turn your designs into tangible items.
6. **Attention to Detail**: Pay close attention to small design elements that can make a big difference.
7. **Fashion Trends**: Stay updated on the latest fashion trends to inform your designs.
8. **Digital Tools**: Familiarize yourself with design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for digital design.
9. **Communication**: Develop the ability to effectively communicate your design ideas to others.
10. **Critique**: Seek and accept constructive criticism to continually improve your work.