Optitex 3D Design
For this project, we were learning to use Opitex to create a look utilizing a textile design that we made, that was cohesive with a future trend of our choice.
The concept for this project was largely inspired by trends in color and material like “Croc Impressions” and “Future Dusk”. These two trends allowed me to put a sophisticated twist on a simple silhouette. They also helped to bring about an edginess to the design that I think resonates a lot with today’s market.
The colors that I chose to use came from the trends of #FutureDusk and #ShadowyDarks. I think they worked well with my chosen material to make something different but still easy to wear. The material that I chose for this project was recycled leather that was embossed crocodile pattern to add more surface texture.
Doing this project helped me get more practice in creating textile designs. It also introduced Optitex software which I am now much more comfortable using and will provide me with more resources in the future when patternmaking. If I was to redo this project now I would make more of an effort to accessorize and style the look that I made.