BLUEPRINT TO RUNWAY

During my time working with designer Asa Kazingmei, known for his functional and utility-inspired menswear, I had the opportunity to collaborate on a project involving a denim jacket that had was designed by me for the LFW19, we needed to give it a new look. Our designs were heavily influenced by a minimal typographic look with lesser visuals.

To bring this artwork to life, I began by opening Autodesk Sketchbook and crafting a detailed PSD version of what I envisioned the final piece to look like. I played around with layers, textures, and the overall composition, ensuring it captured the essence of the concept. After getting approval, I jumped straight into bringing the garment and artwork into reality, translating the digital design into something tangible.

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We initially aimed to keep the color palette clean and focused, centering around white, yellow, and black. The Storm Trooper element was added to symbolize authority and strength, giving the garment a powerful edge. Alongside this, we incorporated text-related typography and other graphic elements to enhance the narrative behind the design. However, as the design progressed, I realized it needed something more to truly stand out. The initial concept, while clean and bold, felt too predictable for my taste. So, I grabbed some paint and let my creativity flow, adding splashes of vibrant color to inject life and spontaneity into the piece. This unexpected twist gave the garment the unique, eye-catching appeal it needed to truly make a statement.