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✨ From Paper to Pixels: Embracing the Digital Revolution in Apparel Design✨ Hello LinkedIn community! Today, I want to share with you my journey as an intimate apparel technical designer, and how Clo3D revolutionized the way I work. 📏 The Beginning: The Struggle with Paper Drafting My career began with traditional hand-drafting patterns. While this method had its charm, it was painstakingly slow and prone to inaccuracies. I knew there had to be a more efficient way. 🖥️ The Digital Shift: Exploring Options Wanting more efficiency, I dabbled in Adobe Illustrator, since I was already using it for flat sketches. It was a step forward, but still not the game-changer I was looking for. I needed something tailored for apparel design. My search led me to pattern drafting software, but the high costs of options like Gerber were a significant barrier. 🌐 Discovering Clo3D and Browzwear Then, I stumbled upon Clo3D and Browzwear, and although there was not a lot of information on using them for pattern drafting or product development, they seemed promising. I decided to take a leap of faith with Clo3D, starting with a free trial. 🔥 The Challenge: Initial Hurdles with Clo3D Honestly, it wasn't love at first use. The learning curve was steep, the software often crashed, and I was close to giving up. But after a brief return to hand drafting, the inefficiencies nagged at me, urging me to give Clo3D another chance. 📈 Persistence Pays Off: Overcoming Obstacles On my second attempt, things started to click. My prior experience helped me navigate the learning curve more smoothly, and despite some crashes, I began to create designs faster and, more importantly, enjoy the process! 🤝 Meeting Sofia Sofía Luzón: A Turning Point My proficiency in 3D grew, but I still needed to refine my pattern making skills. Enter Sofia, an amazing mentor who helped me enhance these crucial skills. 🚀 Today: A Freelance Clo3D Designer Fast forward to now, I work remotely with Kristen Anderson, creating 3D prototypes of client collections, and using Clo to increase efficencies accross the development and fitting process. Each project is an exciting new challenge, and I am loving every step of this journey. 🌍 Sharing My Passion I love what I do, and I love sharing how I do it. Check out my freshly updated website wayfinder3d.com, where I showcase some of my favorite client projects. Plus, check out my podcast 'Underdressed' and my course 'Clo3D for Intimate Apparel'! 🔗 Let's connect, share ideas, and push the boundaries of what's possible in our field. If you're curious about Clo3D, have questions, or just want to chat about the world of digital fashion design, feel free to reach out! Thank you for being a part of my journey. Here's to many more years of innovation and creativity in the world of intimate apparel design! 🌟 #FashionTech #Clo3D #ApparelDesign #DigitalTransformation #PatternMaking #FreelanceDesigner #TechInFashion #Journey #Innovation

Behind the Craft: Unveiling the Art of Pefso's Crooked Brooms 🌿✨ At Pefso, we redefine challenges as opportunities, especially when it comes to our signature Crooked Brooms. These unique pieces are not just functional; they're a testament to the art of aging and the beauty of natural craftsmanship. 🚫 The Mold Challenge Mold is often a bane for products made from natural materials, threatening quality and aesthetics. At Pefso, while we ensure our brooms are mold-free, we harness the essence of an 'aged' look to enrich their authenticity and charm without the actual decay. 🌲 Crafting with Nature Each Crooked Broom is carefully handcrafted from naturally crooked branches, chosen for their distinct curves and robust nature. This meticulous selection ensures our brooms are not only effective but also visually captivating. 🎨 Mastering the Art of Aging We employ a specialized aging process that mimics the natural aging of wood, adding a subtle, darkened 'mossy' finish. This controlled technique celebrates the natural patina that comes with age, giving each broom its unique story and character. 🏆 Pride in Our Process Creating brooms with a 'touch of time' is a source of pride at Pefso. This approach is about celebrating natural aging as a feature of beauty and distinction, not as a flaw. 🌍 Sustainability at the Core Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our use of eco-friendly processes and natural materials, ensuring our brooms are not only environmentally responsible but also artistic masterpieces. 🔗 Conclusion Join us in celebrating the intersection of tradition and innovation with Pefso’s Crooked Brooms. Each piece embodies our commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and the storytelling power of natural materials. 👉 #PefsoCraftsmanship #SustainableArt #NaturalBrooms #AgedToPerfection #EcoFriendlyProducts #ArtisanBrooms Explore the tradition and innovation behind Pefso’s Crooked Brooms on our website. Each sweep with our brooms brings a piece of history into your daily life. 🔗 Follow us for more updates on how we turn natural challenges into celebrated features.

Discover more about Dwell's personal guide around ICFF! "From conjugating icons to developing future legacies, the work at ICFF seems to meet us exactly where we are."

Think disability inclusion and accessibility don't help profits? Think again. Sheri Byrne-Haber (disabled) shares a great example from Campbell's. Look at that! I'm promoting the company in a positive light. They didn't pay me to say this. They made their products accessible. Word of mouth, y'all! Now if Campbell's would cut motion or put it in the viewer's control. That page reporting their changes is loaded with motion. Trigger warning! #Accessibility #Inclusion #Profits

Only 10 percent of black kitties get adopted. Be the change. Save a tiny beautiful panther’s life. Here is my new design I illustrated in procreate- teepublic link https://lnkd.in/dDmM_jmw

On St. Patrick’s Day, I spent 8 hours behind the wheel in the pottery studio with 6 co-workers learning from a great potter who drove to Virginia from Minnesota (not just to hold this class, he mostly came east for NCECA). One of the greatest takeaways, for me, was how often this potter told us all to be intentional with our pottery. Make a decision and be intentional about it. When explaining how to pull handles, he said that we needed to think intentionally about how we wanted this handle to look, not just the functionality of it. We needed to consider how the handle joined to the mug or bowl and how that joint looked, and whether it completed the piece or took away from it. Make intentional decisions. You spend so much time wediging the clay, centering the clay on the wheel, pulling the clay, bent over the wheel and shaping the form, why would you not be intentional about the functionality of the handle? Be intentional with your decisions. Believe in them. Trust in your decisions. Trust the process.

I have recently been reading a lot about ‘Accessibility’ to try and understand it as a concept in a more nuanced manner. On 4th January on the occasion of World Braille Day the article “Braille clock: an accessibility practice” caught my attention. The article provides a deep insight into the whole thought process- from research to execution when crafting an efficient Braille clock. I noticed that examining the whole theoretical process allows for a very detailed and insightful look into the whole idea of how we view and strive to achieve ‘Accessibility’.  Here’s the article- https://lnkd.in/gu3dJXyW Let’s explore and understand the concept of ‘Accessibility’ with the Braille clock example. Which solution of this braille watch you find most useful? #AccessibilityInsights #InclusiveDesign #BrailleClock #WorldBrailleDay #ConsumerCentric

The Beauty of Luxury Rolls Royce Ghost Series II, With Stanning Details in Paint, Interior/ Exterior, Less Metal and it's Looks like Much Better Than Specter in my Opinion, at Least Without Mustache :) Rolls-Royce Makes the Refreshed Ghost Even More Opulent With New Interior Materials, Ornamentation, and More Customizability ... The Twin-turbocharged V-12 Engine Carries Over Unchanged, Still Producing 563 horsepower. A new Satellite Aided Transmission system uses GPS data to decide on the ideal gear to be engaged when exiting a corner based on the curvature of the turn. This works in conjunction with Rolls-Royce's Flagbearer system that scans the road ahead with cameras to keep the suspension as smooth as possible. As Usual, there's no word on the price of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II, but it will presumedly cost several thousands of dollars more than the 2024 car's $354,750 starting price. It's Another Level of Lives Life !

Embark on the heartwarming journey of Mathienzo, a story that began in 2011 with a simple silicone Mate cup. Industrial designers Mercedes Buey Fernandez, 33, and Nicolás Tiferes, 37, united by a passion for design, set out to create their own studio. Their mission: to showcase their prowess in designing, marketing, and producing exceptional products. The result? The iconic Mate cup, born under the name "Mathienzo," soon evolving into a premium Yerba Mate brand. Today, their products grace tables not only across Argentina but also in various corners of the world. What started as a dream transformed into a global celebration of craftsmanship and cultural richness. Mathienzo isn't just about Mate; it's a testament to the dedication of two visionaries who turned a simple idea into a brand celebrated worldwide. Join us in sipping from the cup of Mathienzo, where every sip tells a story of passion, perseverance, and the beauty found in embracing culture. 🌿🌎 Read our latest publication on Issuu: https://lnkd.in/g3vs6JCi

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