I feel that overall this day was really successful for me as there was a clear improvement from the beginning to the end of the workshop. At the beginning of the day I was using a biro pen. My drawings looked weak and unprofessional even though I am used to designing. Then when i changed to a fine liner my drawings began to look stronger and more confident. The difference in my work at e two stages of the day made me feel like I'd had a successful day as if was clear that if learned something and gained some new skills. It also made me realise how important it is to draw every day. By drawing constantly throughout the day I began to develop a style and also gained more confidence.
I also learnt how quickly designers have to work in the real world. When working for a client you're expected to produce 100s of designs a day. I felt by easing us into this and fastening the pace that we worked with each task it helped me to get used to working really quickly.
Another important thing I learnt about today is how important details are to a garment. Even if a garment appears very simple, it's the details that can make it luxurious and interesting. By taking one detail, whether it's a shape or pattern that can be used to inspire seams lines or a way of creating texture like pleating, you can transform a garment into something completely unique and original.
After doing this workshop I'm going to try to work at a fast pace when doing initial ideas and also use good drawing equipment as it can make a massive difference to my presentation and style. I bought some new fine liners and I think in just a few days my design skills have improved so much. I'm also going to start looking at details more to make a garment interesting rather than just focusing on silhouette and embellishment.
Drawings at the beginning of the workshop
Drawings at the end of the workshop
Drawings a few days later after drawing every day
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