Creative Thoughts
As women, we are raised to strive for perfection in everything we do. Perfection is an unnecessary burden. We don’t need it. Especially as designers. Striving for perfection doesn’t solve problems. If a design is perfect then it has no need for change.
Always Be Creating. This is important to growth as a design thinker. The more that you create, the more you will be confident with the process of creating.
Those t-shirts in The Gap looked like a new concept to people not connected by a world wide web of possibility. With the internet people could access global trends. This kind of hurt stores like The Gap because now being everything to all people meant a lot of effin’ people. You can’t make everyone happy.
Believe it or not, fashion can solve problems. Worldwide, the apparel industry is a $1.3 trillion business. Literally everyone wears clothes. All of those people have needs and problems to be solved.
Upcycle broken crayons into fun heart shaped crayons for Valentine’s Day or for any day. Learn how to create crayons using color theory while also doing a fun STEAM project with your children.
Color temperature is a fundamental concept in art and design, influencing how we perceive and interact with colors. It’s not just about labeling hues as warm or cool; it’s about understanding the subtle undertones that give colors their unique characteristics. This knowledge is crucial for artists, designers, and anyone interested in the visual arts, as it affects color mixing, composition, and the overall mood of a piece.
Colors are important to the world around us. But why does color matter? Learn how color can be used and affects our environment.
Just because people are buying a product doesn’t mean that it’s loved. People buy fast fashion mainly because its cheap and because socially (and legally!) they need to be clothed. But do they love what they are wearing? I doubt it.
Slow Fashion is one part in the Slow Movement focused on apparel. Consumers are more actively involved with their clothing rather than simply consuming.
