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why being organized matters in fashion design

8/25/2014

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While fashion design may seem all about creativity and bursts of ideas, it turns out successful design work is also about organization and being pragmatic about the creative process.

Like other creative activities, fashion design includes a need for a lot of things: drafting paper, scissors of different kinds, rulers, various media for sketching and fashion illustration,
iron, fabrics ... And all of these add up so it is crucial to be organized. I keep my sewing room clean and have it divided into section (e.g., table for drawing, closet for fabrics and sewn samples, drawer for drafting paper and rulers). I know where to find all of my tools, which in turn allows me to focus on the creative process.

Being pragmatic about the creative process is important to me. I know how to I work and
when I do my best. I take note of my mood, my inspiration, and where these have taken me in terms of ideas and design work. I understand the steps of the creative process - instead of halting creativity, being pragmatic keeps me focused.

The images below show my attention to detail. During the design stages, I produce a lot of notes, sketches, and just piles of paper. This could be, at times, overwhelming. I step back and use sticky notes to highlight my best ideas and to assess next steps. In addition, when it comes to patterns, I label each piece with name, time/year, size, and other important information. I can go back many months and find exactly what I need in a matter of minutes.

You can check out my work (and my organizational skills) on my Pinterest page.


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