Prototype #7

The 1 main thing I learnt from reading through all the online project proposals was that the more inspiring and exciting ones had chosen a more farfetched concept, that pieced together odd topics and sounded great in a sentence. These included Elle's branding of the moon, Sebastian's teen survival kit for religious homes, Liv's designers guide to lost language, and Ellen's Honey Babys girl gang branding. I just wanted to see them all now! Or do my own version of them!

There were also other projects dealing with a eco/green influence; such a sustainable food and fashion. While these projects will be fantastic, I was reminded how often we hear these terms and how... flat they can read. With this in mind I still want my project to be green, but I don't want it to be defined by that - almost as if that fact is hidden in the small print and only revealed to councils for grants. Shhh!

Prototype #7 now bears that in mind and seeks to construct a 'far fetched, art/craft/design, eco' idea. After pausing at this sentence and scratching my head for an hour the answer is; Adam's eco craft textile catalogue. As I've mentioned I've worked in textiles for a while, and enjoy new alternatives and ways to deal with them. I also love Tsumori Chisato who blends illustration, embroidery and art into her converted textiles (image below). This catalogue would deal with eco notions such as sustainable fabrics, production methods and textile reuse. The textiles themselves would allow me to explore art, craft, illustration, design, embroidery (all my loves!) but regulate it to an eco textile medium. I could also explore some uses for some of these textiles - some being more art wall pieces, others being more fashion friendly. I'd also like to see the catalogue run as a consistent collection, so again some themes and restrictions would be put into place.