ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES

To create a full-scale, wearable prototype of your futuristic fashion

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

1st

If you haven't already - create a blueprint of your design, a drawing that will help you construct your structure.

30 mins

Sketch how you image your design to be

Use your first sketch to create a cut template, a blueprint for your mock-up

2nd

؜You will create a quick scale model prototype. Use low fidelity materials such as cardboard, paper, tape and wire for your first prototypes. 

Remember these are not supposed to ~look good~ but rather be able to explain your concepts and ideas.

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These models are meant to show your ideas, provide proof-of-concept and test variations of function. They are not meant to be perfect or final iterations.

120mins

USE YOUR BODY FOR ACCURATE SCALE

3rd

Document your prototype! Excellent photographs. Learn how by following the next slides.

example

15 mins

USE THE STATION!

Ensure the entire background is white and that natural light is available. For photographing prototypes, we recommend using a consistent white or black backdrop—paper, sheets, walls, or desks all work well.

Different Angles

Try different angles, top, left, right, close ups... but also try different lighting setups, Camera Settings, and Composition

Clean Images

Deliverables, posted to Seesaw

1: Blueprint of your design - include garment construction, internal structure and body anchors.

2: Three excellent photos from different angles (following guidelines on these slides)

3: Answer the following questions

Q) Now that you have built your lo-fi prototype, what would be the best materials and methods for the next Hi-Fi prototype?

Q) You have built and tested one possible shape. Are there other shapes that would be better? Why or why not?

Q) What do you need to learn to create the next, more developed prototype of this concept?

Examples

Safety! Posters!