Willyum + Ariel, Blog No. 5, Edited

Nebula (left) & Nature's Dance (right)

Concept I, Nebula
It’s about channeling the beauty and grace of the Greek goddess. With the heavens as the backdrop, their elegant gowns reflect nearby constellations and nebulas. Gravity has shifted the silhouettes from a high column empire waist to a free-flowing vision of a nebula mermaid. A siren of stars, galaxy, time, and grace.
 

The Look
Aquatic siren meets Greek goddess in a spaceship
 

Inspiration
Vibrant colors of Southern India, ethnic silhouettes, The Little Mermaid, Disney (1989), Greek mythology
 

Key S/S 11 Collections
AF Vandervorst, Chole, AVH by Anne Valerie Hash, Rowland Mouret, Damir Doma
 

Markets
Contemporary, Eveningwear, Intimates
 

Timing
Pre-Spring / January – February 

Concept II, Nature's Dance
It’s about the journey every girl takes into womanhood, finding her place in the world. Playfully flirting with her own duality, the young woman finds the darker side of herself in her independence. It’s about strength and endurance combined with delicate grace — muscular power hidden beneath deceptive fragility / It’s about layers of tulle and stretchy fabrics that move with the body / Barely-there tints that hint at nude skin / It's both ethereal and earthly, both innocent and sensuous / A meditation on the fleeting nature of beauty /

The Look
Street-smart ballerina meets Greek goddess in a lingerie shop
 

Inspiration
Depictions of dancers by Degas and Rodin / Marc Quinn's sculptures of Kate Moss / Black Swan, Darren Aronofsky 2010
 

Key S/S 11 Collections
Chloe, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Nina Ricci, The Row
 

Markets
Advanced Sportswear, Contemporary, Activewear, Lounge, Intimates
 

Timing
Pre-Spring / January – February

Ryan Simpson & E. Ashley Woodward, Concept Meeting

Blog 5 Sarah and Kari

 

What is my story?
For my dress design I chose to say:
“Less is More”.
My concept is the notion that simplicity and clarity lead to good design.
The origin of the phrase comes from the 19th century. It is first found in print in “Andrea del Saro’s” poem in 1855:
“Who strive - you don’t know how the others strive To paint a little thing like that you smeared Carelessly passing with your robes afloat,- Yet do much less, so much less, Someone says - so much less! Well, less is more, Lucrezia.”
What is my concept?
Every design should have simplicity in its complexity. The less distraction the viewer’s eye has the better the design. For example type. It should catch the reader’s eye, but also should be legible. The headline should clearly show its difference from the body type. If the designer chooses a different font, its weight or size, but it is important to keep the harmony, so the viewer’s eye can tell the connection.
What materials am I using?
I want to use different medien. The dress will be made out of fabric, which should be light in material and easy to wear. The cut should be a straight sillouhette with pockets in the front and a draped scarf worn over the head as a hood. The back of the dress will show the back and it will have mid-length over the knie.
The print will be made with different medien and styles. The front of the dress will have a complex look and will cause confusion. The type will be all over the dress, it should not be legible. The print will be done with patatoe print, cut outs, painting and other. I want to use different colors, gray, different purples and black on a white fabric.
The back of the dress will be simple white, no print or design will be on the fabric. I want to show how important it is to stay with the phrase “Less is more”, that a well organized, well thought out, but simple design can tell a bigger story, then a complex design, which can cause confusion. The model will have written on her back, which is shown the phrase: “Less is More” with paint, which should be the emphazising point of view.

Ariel & William: Meeting

Outside of Starbucks,

the girls at Empiro didn't seem too thrilled we were there at closing so we improved

Team Laurie + Natalya

Yeah, we met at school...can't you tell from the heinous carpet?

GO TEAM!: Becky D. + Meagan

Team Jessa and Andreea!

Aren't we attractive!

Team liz AND katie

Team Alex and Cliff :)

Team Lacey and Michelle

brainstorming away

Team Nadine and Andrew

Sure we'll get to work... after we are done with dinner!!

Project 2 | Nadine Bauthamy | Storytelling

Project I presented in class on 1/27/11.

Sarah and Nina first meeting at Hot Lips!!!!!!!!!

Team LeAna & Sara

First Meeting

Sean and Becky

Team Kari and Sarah

First Meeting :)

Team Lindsay & Kate

First meeting!

Dane + James + Book = Team YF

In which Dane and Book look very classy, but James just has no shame.

Go Teams!!!

This is how we problem solve!

Thank you to Melanie and Emily for fixing my busted boot with bobby pins!!!!

Natalya Hebert_ Enviornment

This photo is from my trip to Huntington Beach. I think these factories look like h's.

Project 2: Michelle Batol

  Sharp angles. The concept of using angular shapes to create asymmetrical lines and architectural forms. Print process: recycled magazines, folded.

Meagan Gall - Project 2 - Fav.

 

This was my favorite piece of the three storytelling pieces we created. I enjoy the type and colors going on here plus the content is interesting and not the conventional little mermaid. 

Meagan Gall - Project 1 - Fav. Photo

This is part of a window display for Portland Center Stage. This was my favorite photo because I really enjoy everything that is going on here.

Andreea Morgunova-Project 2

CARE- Mixed Media

Alex Hungerford-Project 2

Katie Pederson Project 2

Katie Pederson Bad Type "Dirt"

Katie Pederson Good Type

Katie Pederson Found Type "T"

Project 2: LeAna Leo

Project2: One Night Stand, Ariel Lihs

Kari Watts-- Project 2

Kari Watts-- Project 1

Ashley Woodward- Project 1 "Q" & Project 2 "Help Me"

"Q"

"Help Me"

Project 1: Michelle Batol

So I'm doing my laundry and what happens to be on a laundry basket in front of me? This "M." I love how you can put these shapes together in your mind. I like the idea of using unexpected shapes to form a letter or font.

Project 1: LeAna Leo

Awesome sign at Over the Top foodcart!

Laurie George | Project 1

Project #2 - Becky Ross

No matter where you go, it matters how you're packaged.  What we wear and how we look speaks volumes.  Whether you choose to be aware of it or not, we all judge each other on appearances.

Laurie George | Project 2

Project 2 by Sarah Chang

nina nguyen - apparel design

Andreea Morgunova : Project 1 Text

I think this is a huge typographical failure, as we are not in the 60's and 70's anymore... Any modern person doesn't want to worry about getting a dated haircut.  This sign frightens me!

Andreea Morgunova- Apparel Design Major

Ryan Simpson - Project 2

Forgotten Love Letters Concept

Ryan Simpson - Project 1 - Found Typography

"S" shaped plant

Lindsay Fung | Project 2: Storytelling/Concept

"Whatever your past has been, you have a spotless future."

                                                        ~Melanie Gustafson

Print technique: Embossing

[In this image: "FUTURE" embossed on top, "PAST" embossed on bottom with ink spattered over it.]

Laurie George | Graphic Design

Project 2 | Nadine Bauthamy | Storytelling