REMOVABLE HEEL PROCESS
Research & Develop
As a fashion designer I decided to challenge myself into creating a new kind of shoes,a combination of high heels and almost flat shoes in one pair.Now I am at the first stage of my research I am trying to find ways to make it possible,some of my first thoughts were inspired of the mechanism of the umbrella,the desk chairs and also of the pocket glass.A normal high heel10mm will be divided in three pieces and the one will be hidden inside the other in order to make it smaller and without external parts .Also with that way it is easier to design on a 3d software.So, this is my idea for my last project ,a pair of shoes that can be modified depending on your needs.
PRESENTATION
LASER CUTTING & ARDUINO NECKLACE
Research & Develop
This was a project in collaboration with Little Miss Geek. It was about exploring, researching, learning and implementing technology techniques into fashion.The aim was to create a wearable fashion item so I create a necklace.I explored ideas of fashion innovation in design and creating. I attended a series of workshops using advanced technology such as arduino and 3D printing.The aim of the workshops was to help and allow me to develop my ideas. The use of the library, blocks, several web sites and other resources helped me to collect information on more possible techniques.
From the research, requested from me to produce a product and an in-depth specification sheet where I explain me design and the processes used.The spec sheet also include a clear detailed flat drawing of my product and illustration to show how it is worn. Also I produced a costing sheet of materials used and I calculated the final cost of product. Also i worked with pattern cutting, laser cutting arduino and textile ideas to achieve the best possible interesting design. But in the end I focus on laser cutting technique for the first necklace and also now I want to use the lilypad arduino tablet to create a new necklace for the exhibition at level 39 but at the same time to hold the initially design of the first necklace
Laser Cutting Dress Process
Research & Develop
This project was about exploring, researching, learning and understanding relationships between fashion and technology. The aim was to create a conceptual outfit using technology learn and produce a creative film presentation that shows off the design and characteristics of your garment and concept(s). I explored ideas of fashion innovation in design and creating. I attended a series of workshops using advanced technology such as Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting and video production. The aim of the workshops was to help and allow me to develop my ideas. The use of the library, blocks, several web sites and other resources will help to collect information on more possible techniques, that could be employed alongside other processes such as printing, sculpting, draping and knitting. From the research, requested to produce a capsule collection line up consisting of 5 outfits, tech drawings, specifications and outfit description and finally one outfit selected. Also I worked with pattern cutting, draping and textile ideas to achieve the best possible interesting silhouette, taking into account body shape and attractiveness. Moreover I should use one of the above-mentioned techniques for the last garment, so I decided to focus on laser cutting.
MARIA POIMENIDOU 