Cactus Case Study
Inspired by the cactus as a symbol of resilience,
this case study explores how resilience can be expressed in various forms.
It examines how the absurd can offer a sense of protection,
using humor as a secondary layer of resilience through creative direction.
this case study explores how resilience can be expressed in various forms.
It examines how the absurd can offer a sense of protection,
using humor as a secondary layer of resilience through creative direction.
Inspiration:
Mood Board:
https://www.are.na/j-kang/cactus-vxrks5mw10s
Textile Development:
Sample 1:
Exploring materiality and laddering techniques, I designed a textured knit sample inspired by the ridged structure of the cactus. To ensure the machine could manage the intricate laddering, I incorporated a stabilizing circular element in the center.
Sample 2:
Building upon the structural exploration in the previous sample, I enlarged the repeat pattern to achieve a more cohesive form. My goal was to emulate the ribbing of the cactus without relying on the traditional knit and purl rib structure. The knit construction produces a interesting effect, as the four circles form an optical illusion like effect at the center.
Building upon the structural exploration in the previous sample, I enlarged the repeat pattern to achieve a more cohesive form. My goal was to emulate the ribbing of the cactus without relying on the traditional knit and purl rib structure. The knit construction produces a interesting effect, as the four circles form an optical illusion like effect at the center.
Sample 3 and 4:
While the circles in Sample 2 created an intriguing optical illusion, I was motivated to further explore emulating the ribs of the cactus without relying on traditional knit and purl ribbing.
By experimenting with yarn allocation and color arrangements, these two samples highlight how varying yarn allocation influences both the visual structure and elasticity of the knit.
While the circles in Sample 2 created an intriguing optical illusion, I was motivated to further explore emulating the ribs of the cactus without relying on traditional knit and purl ribbing.
By experimenting with yarn allocation and color arrangements, these two samples highlight how varying yarn allocation influences both the visual structure and elasticity of the knit.
This fabric inspired me to continue to build my textile collection experimenting with materiality and structure.
Textile Collection:
Sketches
Creative Direction
I wanted to further depict the idea of resilience through humor as performance art. The idea of this collection would be to create advertisements or short films showing resilience through the model and the outfit. By focusing what the character is doing/where they are located, I plan contrast the apparel to the character showing resilience.
