Through rigorous experimentation processes were reviewed and evaluated throughout my study. Finalising the process was extremely important to my study in justifying how the concept was seen through to final product and how it can be repeated.
DIGITAL EMBROIDERY ONTO SPACER MATERIALS
Digital embroidery onto spacer material
Having researched quilting and trapunto effects I wanted this to be replicated using digital embroidery. Depending on the density of the spacer fabrics used determined how much of a quilted effect could be seen. Pattern repeats inspired from architectural references were used with different stitch length and style to convey texture and depth.
3D FORM LYCRA THROUGH DIGITAL EMBROIDERY
This is inarguable the hardest technique I had to master. Not only did I need to create a pattern and pathway for the machine to stitch, I also needed to understand the material, its structure, stretch, flexibility and constraints for it to form correctly. I devised a simple method to calculate how much stretch was required in order for it to form 3-dimensionally. Although this process was long and arduous it became the most enjoyable, taking my skills further in problem solving. Part of which as a designer I learnt the most from.
VACUUM FORMED EVA FOAM AND THERMOCHROMIC PIGMENTS
I worked on forming a material 3-dimensionally through heat and applying thermochromic inks as a surface effect. In order to achieve this I used a reformable foam to vacuum form over a laser cut stencil. Prior to this I screen printed a simple repeat pattern in over the sheet of foam in the negative areas where they not be vacuumed formed.
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