.Final product > G.Pants

Design criteria/brief:
- product should reflect yet not imitate the lifestyle and interest of the target audience
- product's design is abstract and extrudes the notion of freedom; self-expression yet remains as a composed item
- product can be recognized to belong to a family; through form, shape and decals
- product's design in both form and graphics must remain to be an interest of purchase to the user even after a period of years
- product should be durable and sustainable for everyday wear, over a long period of time

My response:
Graffiti artists are always on the run/move carrying belongings with them and dress to seamlessly blend in with youth crowds to prevent attracting too much unwanted attention. My idea was to combine both function and fashion, modernising cargo pants to create a more slim, fitted and less baggy look.

Features:
- elasticised pockets > expandable for room
- metal fasteners > easy to open & close though they dont pull apart easily
- diagonal seams > creates illusion of slimming look, more comfortable
- extra long back pockets > to hold larger items like spray cans
- expandable fabric under the back pockets > expands when in use, flattens when not in use so it doesn't bulk
- narrow leg > modern look, closer fit but with room around the bottom/thigh area
- classic waistband & fly > simplified/clean look, easy to use
- black cotton polyester fabric > detracts attention by blending in the dark at night, "animosity"; fabric has stretch and is inexpensive, durable, lightweight and provides comfort
- red stitching > distinctive touch

.Concept

Modernising cargo pants.

Cargo pants are worn by graffiti artists as it is both comfortable and handy to discreetly hold small objects whilst on the move.
Currently, the general fashion trend are clothes that are fitted, well tailored and sleek.
My design is to modernise the cargo pants, combining both style and function.

concept drawings of Graffiti Pants
(includes comments after consultation with tutor)

.Styleboards

1.
graffiti artworks -
bright bold colours, words, pictures, messages, individual self-expression, intricate, detailed, contrast



2.
graffiti artist lifestyle -
accessories, clothing, banksy, night, unique

Graffiti Artist: Banksy

I first heard about Banksy when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt bought $1million worth of his art. His stencil technique style is quite impressive and interesting, conveying messages to the public. Although he's well known in Britain, his identity still remains unclear.

.First

an extremely belated first entry (due 3 weeks ago!). this blog was created solely as an online visual diary (and also to receive my 5% mark :) documenting ideas, research, inspiration and sketches.

First project, entitled 'Urban Tribes' is to design a product for a particular subculture. Initially we form a group and choose a subculture, but we have to individually design a different product that belong in a "family" of products from fellow group members.

Subculture: Graffiti Artists.