TAM 1232 - CAD for the Apparel Industry
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I created a fashion mood board called Casual Business using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. The project required us to come up with our own theme and bring it to life through digital design. I wanted to explore ways to mix professional pieces, like ties, with more everyday clothing to create outfits that feel both polished and comfortable. This project helped me develop my design skills while experimenting with different ways to blend business and casual fashion.
TAM 3045 - Visual Merchandising and Promotion Strategies
Visual Merchandising
My group designed a themed window display and styled a mannequin to match the concept. Our display, titled Temptation, was inspired by the story of Eve in the Garden of Eden. We chose the name because it reflected both Eve’s temptation of the apple and our goal of enticing shoppers to enter the store.
The featured product line was swimwear, which connected to the story’s theme of clothing and covering oneself after Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. To bring the concept to life, our display included an apple-shaped purse wrapped with a snake, serving as a focal point that tied directly into the Garden of Eden. This project allowed me to explore visual storytelling, product presentation, and the creative process behind designing an engaging retail display.
TAM 3046 3D Visual Retailing Simulation
Vis Merch Vid
LQI designed a virtual retail store using computer software. My store, LQ (pronounced “Look”), was created to offer women a complete styling experience by featuring a variety of apparel and accessories in one space.
The store carried an assortment of products, including tops, bottoms, bags, and shoes, allowing shoppers to build entire outfits. Throughout the project, I focused on creating an organized store layout, selecting merchandise, and designing a visually appealing retail environment. This experience helped me develop a better understanding of store planning, product placement, and the role visual merchandising plays in shaping the customer experience.
The store's logo features a hand with the brand name placed in the palm. This reinforces the idea that the perfect is always within reach. The design also symbolizes that customers will not leave empty-handed.
TAM LabTAM 3022 Apparel Quality Analysis
I evaluated the performance and construction quality of apparel products through a variety of industry testing methods. Throughout the semester, we compared different t-shirt brands and analyzed how they held up during tests such as crocking, laundering, drying, and flammability testing.
The course also introduced garment construction standards and quality evaluation techniques used throughout the apparel industry. We studied stitch and seam classifications through the standards developed by the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and ASTM International, learning how different construction methods impact a garment’s durability, appearance, and overall quality. This course helped me develop a stronger understanding of apparel testing, quality control, and the factors that influence how a product performs for consumers.
Mood/Trend Boards
Mood and Trend boards created across a range of courses. They are the foundation to creating cohesive collections.
TAM 2037 - Intro to Apparel Construction
A-Line Skirt: Sigma Gamma Rho
A-Line Skirt: Sigma Gamma Rho
This skirt was inspired by Sigma Gamma Rho's beloved poodle mascot. As a playful nod to the iconic poodle skirts of the 1950s, I created my own modern interpretation by incorporating a poodle design featuring the sorority's Greek letters.
The poodle graphic was created using vinyl.
Embroidering ShortsBoxer Shorts: Delta Sigma Theta
Boxer Shorts: Delta Sigma Theta
These shorts feature the sorority’s Greek letters embroidered on the garment.
Using a Brother PE800 embroidery machine, I stitched the design myself to add a custom touch. This project was a fun way to combine apparel construction and embroidery.
Trousers: Zeta Phi Beta
Trousers: Zeta Phi Beta
These feature the organization’s abbreviation embellished with bedazzled lettering. The design adds a touch of shine while representing the sorority.
Sheath DressSheath Dress: Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sheath Dress: Alpha Kappa Alpha
This dress features the sorority’s Greek letters along with its founding year. The design was embroidered to add a custom touch and celebrate the organization’s legacy in a simple but meaningful way.
This was my first sewn collection! In my Introduction to Apparel Design course, I learned the fundamentals of garment construction by creating a small collection of garments. Throughout the semester, I constructed four pieces: an A-line skirt, boxer shorts, trousers, and a sheath dress. Each project helped me build technical sewing skills while gaining experience with pattern use, fabric handling, and garment assembly.
For my final collection, I drew inspiration from the sororities of the Divine Nine. The collection celebrated the history, culture, and sisterhood represented within these organizations while incorporating design elements inspired by their identities. Through this project, I was able to combine creativity with technical construction skills, gaining a deeper appreciation for the design process from concept development to the finished garment.
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