TREE SHAPING
After thinking about how the environment shapes human nature, I decided to take another perspective, and look at how human nature can effect the environment. Tree shaping is the practice of training living trees into shapes and useful structures, mostly using a technique called grafting. It has been used for several hundred years, as demonstrated by living tree bridges made by the Khasi people of India.
Why are we so intent on defining a purpose for things, even if they already have one?
DIGITAL PRINT DESIGNS USING LINE UP
DENIM FUR
PADDED ROPE DESIGN
HAND SEWING LEATHER BRIEFCASE
BEHAVIORISM
Behavioural studies state that observable behaviour should be studied scientifically and that cognitive states don’t add to the understanding of behaviour, and rather that it is the result of experience.
Radical behaviourism is rooted in the theory that behaviour can be understood by looking at ones past and present environment, and the reinforcement within it.
SUSTAINABILITY
With the rise of fast fashion, the quality of production has decreased and the average consumption has increased with the ‘need’ to constantly rebut basic garments. It is the responsibility of the consumer to evaluate purchases and not contribute to the global trend of overconsumption. That being said, I am aware of the human desire to fit-in in society, and the idea of trend following. Unfortunately the fast fashion micro- trends are a major cause of overconsumption. But also, I know that most fashion-forward people do not necessarily want only one investment piece, and rather enjoy variety as a means for self expression.
CONDITIONING
Conditioning is a technique used in behavioural training, in which a neutral stimulus is painted with a naturally occurring stimulus. Eventually evoking the same response without the neutral stimulus. Essentially learning through association.
Other conditioning practices use either punishment or reward as a stimulus, to evoke a desired response.The direct association between a behaviour and a consequence, desirable or non desirable, evokes behavioural changes.
THE COLLECTION
A collection of wardrobe essentials with a multi-functional, multi- modal twist. MOD uses quality fabrics, classic silhouettes, and your standard everyday-use garments to bring alive a new view on sustainability.
With a focus on lowering the impact caused by overconsumption and fast fashion, MOD brings a fresh take on long lasting staple pieces while maintaining variety, innovation and an overall excitement for fashion.
3D PRINTING A LOGO BUCKLE DESIGN
STONE WASHED DYE EFFECT
