michelle_p_project1_final

Fashion
The approach I took for my concept map on fashion was to create a mannequin and a fabric pattern to host the information as well as be 3D, which is more interactive, and more similar to an article of clothing that’s meant to be manipulated. The pattern is sown on like a dress and has the concept map ironed on, the words and connections with most importance are outlined with sewing pins. The beige and black colors used on the dress pattern are to emphasize the look of a sewing pattern. The concept map mainly touches on the process of creating clothing, how fashion is created and influenced by society, as well as who is involved and its impact on our culture.

Some difficult aspects were carving the mannequin form and creating a dress that would allow the maximum space for the map. Also making the concept map fit onto the dress pattern and still be easy to read was challenging, making sure the words wouldn’t overlap, cut off or be sewn into. Learning outcomes for this project were mostly the organization of ideas and concepts, while keeping in mind the final outcome of a visually pleasing image and information that is easy to read.







Process work: http://2005-w08.wikispaces.com/fashion