-no pixels
-illustrator is vector (can create something tiny and then blow it up large and it works well)
-all presentation work is done in illustrator- specifically text
-it does not matter where you work on the page because you can select what you want to print from the page
semester 2- DDS
-DDS must be extremely accurate
-always pay close attention to the garment- stitching, closures etc
-always put centre lines in first, use template start at the top of garment
DDS USED IN THE INDUSTRY:
1) presentation and design development sheets
- digital DDS shows the colours, proportions
-range boards allow you to see the collection as a whole- see if the colours work well together, harmony etc
-can present range boards to clients to sell your collections
2)look books
-used for designers to sell to buyers
-use a photo (creative shot) and then the DDS to show the garment in detail
3)spec sheet
-DDS is used most commonly on a spec sheet
-usually black and white and not stylised
-its extremely detailed and accurate
-includes details like sizes, how to make it, descriptions, technical detail, grade
-spec sheet is handed in with pattern pieces
-spec sheets are used by production team, designer, pattern maker, digital designer, used as reference
4)costing sheets
-very technical
-all fabric and amount, fusing, trims, buttons, zips,
-how long the pattern took to make it
-the overal cost of making it
-costing sheet includes a simple DDS image of the garment- images speak better than words
-cost sheets are private in the industry- only high design level view them
5)trend prediction books
-DDS has shading, more detail
-more stylised, usually used in presentations
-basic indication of silhouette, style and the feel of each garment/collection
-used on websites
-used in portfolio
6) merchandising plans
-shops test out what their store with your new season will look, test the layout of the store
7) commercial patterns
-used on the front of the packet and for the instructions
-always pay close attention to the garment- stitching, closures etc
-always put centre lines in first, use template start at the top of garment
DDS USED IN THE INDUSTRY:
1) presentation and design development sheets
- digital DDS shows the colours, proportions
-range boards allow you to see the collection as a whole- see if the colours work well together, harmony etc
-can present range boards to clients to sell your collections
2)look books
-used for designers to sell to buyers
-use a photo (creative shot) and then the DDS to show the garment in detail
3)spec sheet
-DDS is used most commonly on a spec sheet
-usually black and white and not stylised
-its extremely detailed and accurate
-includes details like sizes, how to make it, descriptions, technical detail, grade
-spec sheet is handed in with pattern pieces
-spec sheets are used by production team, designer, pattern maker, digital designer, used as reference
4)costing sheets
-very technical
-all fabric and amount, fusing, trims, buttons, zips,
-how long the pattern took to make it
-the overal cost of making it
-costing sheet includes a simple DDS image of the garment- images speak better than words
-cost sheets are private in the industry- only high design level view them
5)trend prediction books
-DDS has shading, more detail
-more stylised, usually used in presentations
-basic indication of silhouette, style and the feel of each garment/collection
-used on websites
-used in portfolio
6) merchandising plans
-shops test out what their store with your new season will look, test the layout of the store
7) commercial patterns
-used on the front of the packet and for the instructions
shirt dds
-make all stripes one layer, so merge the layers and save
-i will be unable to change or update the file as the layers will be merged
- for rendering dds on computer DO NOT PUT DIAGONAL STRIPES ON THE BACK OF THE GARMENT- do not stripe the back (where the tag is)
either shade with a darker colour or leave
-dodge and burn tools are used to retouch and add shadows
-when ever rendering you MUST have a block colour on the inverse
- usually skin colour for the body
-work on a larger scale its better to decrease then increase the size on photocopy
-i will be unable to change or update the file as the layers will be merged
- for rendering dds on computer DO NOT PUT DIAGONAL STRIPES ON THE BACK OF THE GARMENT- do not stripe the back (where the tag is)
either shade with a darker colour or leave
-dodge and burn tools are used to retouch and add shadows
-when ever rendering you MUST have a block colour on the inverse
- usually skin colour for the body
-work on a larger scale its better to decrease then increase the size on photocopy
RANGE BOARDS
RANGE BOARDS
-six boards
-fabric feelers
-visual diary
-concept board
-Think of a REALLY REALLY CREATIVE WAY TO DELIVER THE ASSESSMENT
perhaps in a box, made bag, special idea and must work with the boards
-how can i stand out and wow the tutors before they even open my boards??
-six boards
-fabric feelers
-visual diary
-concept board
-Think of a REALLY REALLY CREATIVE WAY TO DELIVER THE ASSESSMENT
perhaps in a box, made bag, special idea and must work with the boards
-how can i stand out and wow the tutors before they even open my boards??
assessment notes
BOARDS ASSESSMENT
-use the elements of design throughout the layout
-balance = the eye is drawn just above the centre of the presentation board
-asymetrical designs are younger and create a modern feel whereas symetrical boards are classic and older
- positive and negative space= the positive space is the dds and headings etc, negative is the spare space around it
-grounding= use a line or boarder to tie everything into eachother, balances the board
COLOUR
-Use a dark colour behind bright colour in order for the colour to stand out and increase the visibility
-usually use a mid grey as a black background is too harsh
-don't layer colours that are of the same value or similar hue, eg: greens and blues together do not work well
-blue is not a good colour to use on the board
-must have good boundaries on the boards
-red is the first colour the human eye sees
-do not use red near the descriptions as the designs should attract the attention of the viewer
-think about the feeling you want to convey= warm, cozy, soft or harsh cold and modern
-cool colours are "lazy" they don't attract much attention
-warmer tones stand out well against grey
-never use blue as text
-leave small text details in black
-use the elements of design throughout the layout
-balance = the eye is drawn just above the centre of the presentation board
-asymetrical designs are younger and create a modern feel whereas symetrical boards are classic and older
- positive and negative space= the positive space is the dds and headings etc, negative is the spare space around it
-grounding= use a line or boarder to tie everything into eachother, balances the board
COLOUR
-Use a dark colour behind bright colour in order for the colour to stand out and increase the visibility
-usually use a mid grey as a black background is too harsh
-don't layer colours that are of the same value or similar hue, eg: greens and blues together do not work well
-blue is not a good colour to use on the board
-must have good boundaries on the boards
-red is the first colour the human eye sees
-do not use red near the descriptions as the designs should attract the attention of the viewer
-think about the feeling you want to convey= warm, cozy, soft or harsh cold and modern
-cool colours are "lazy" they don't attract much attention
-warmer tones stand out well against grey
-never use blue as text
-leave small text details in black
what have i learnt?
1) i have learnt how to use drop shadows and bevel effects in photoshop
2) how to correctly mount concept boards to make them appear more professional
3) how to resize canvas size on photoshop and create the proper measurements
4) how to save PDF files
5) how to create proper frames in photoshop
2) how to correctly mount concept boards to make them appear more professional
3) how to resize canvas size on photoshop and create the proper measurements
4) how to save PDF files
5) how to create proper frames in photoshop
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