Living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: one of my favorite vacation destinations are beaches and the tropics. These designs combine tropical leaves and geo designs.
Everyday objects are used everyday to describe something which happens or is used every day, or forms a regular and basic part of your life. I wanted to create print designs that are seen as everyday objects and turn them into aesthetically beautiful print designs by arranging them in a linear series of a sequential everyday objects narrative.
Ley lines collection “lines of power” the path of some form of spiritual force or energy. Special lines on the earth where engergy is either entering or projecting out of the earth’s plane.
Ley lines are said to connect sites such as Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Many believe that a grid of earth energies circle the globe forming these lines.
I added my print designs to bedding because sleep involves part of the renewal, and is a process through which the higher vibrations of light and energy are permitted greater access to the physical body because the emotional and mental components of our personalities are often limiting factors in the awake state are no longer present while one sleeps.
A community of people of shared beliefs; consciousness of one’s identity as a member of a community; the awareness of the underlying unity that makes the individual a part of a people. This concept inspired the Peoplehood collection print designs.
I choose to add my print designs to a table linen collection because the act of breaking bread is communal. Also other products that represent communal activities, market tote (farmer’s markets), apron (cooking) and umbrella ( sharing an umbrella).
Unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions. The formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation. The word chaos derives from a Greek word meaning "chasm" or "void," which makes sense, given that chaos also refers to the formless state of matter before the cosmos was created.
The combination of traditional elements of print design such as floral drawings, and textures with modern digital techniques merging together collage pieces, and typography to create a chaotic, beautiful, and sensual print design.
The dialogue between clothes and creativity/art amplifies the discussion about a humanistic education, which is gender-free, strengthens the power of personality, and gives the spirit space to grow. this is the education that fashion can instill, based on the concept of equality and respect for humankind.
Flat sketches of a collection. Designed a sleeveless evening dress with my print design on the bodice area.
During a trip to Miami I found a book “The Art of Collage” Contemporary Collage in Modern Art. Immediately I fall in love with the process of expressing myself through creating something new and different from the existing. Launching my F R I Z Z brand which features expressive, abstract collage art mixing fashion, pop-culture, and typography. I designed these unisex t-shirts to express myself through collage art designs.
I designed these marble geometric designs on wood for Armstrong flooring.
Visual merchandising is the practice in the retail industry of developing floor plans and three-dimensional displays in order to maximize sales. This is effectively done by using a blend of lighting, colour combinations and articles of decor to stimulate an observer and generate interest.
I designed these print designs to enhance each individual retail space. These prints can create a beautiful space for shopping and for those small local shops it can bring a unique shopping experience.
A concept board is a visual presentation which aims to convey what is felt regarding a general or particular idea. This presentation tool balances creative freedom and coordination. In comparison, a concept board, is a stimulus material or a starting point of a certain creative process.
As a print designer I looked at ways to be sustainable with my design work. I love vintage clothing and so I decided to purchase special pieces that I could add my print designs through embroidery.
These drawings are my way of incorporating my hispanic heritage in this project. The sacred heart is one of the most widely symbolic practices and well-known latin devotions, wherein the heart is viewed as a symbol of “God’s boundless, and passionate love for mankind”
Frida Kahlo one of my favorite artist was always depicted in many of her self portraits with flowers in her hair which represented her Mexican heritage. As a Latina I remember many traditions and holidays where flowers were placed in my hair.
*The woven, canvas & mesh tote bags are a potential product line that could be incorporated with the clothing line.
With a visual design and merchandising background I found myself drawn to creating these design window display concepts for a contemporary and bold visual affect.
Assisted Darci Henry Makeup brand with their rebranding. Designed and created concept board, visual display, and postcard.
Project for Spark Your Mark Event Planning company. I designed postcards that will be given out at celebrations based on my concept boards. Also created a document with social media and branding awareness strategies.
On a whim my design studio shot a retro editorial featuring our F R I Z Z Brand T-shirts. There were edge elements mixed with a hipster modern, and contemporary. Vintage pieces were combined with the modern, bold, and abstract collage art print designs on the F R I Z Z Brand T-shirts. I directed the shoot as well as created the styling for each image. Design these editorials for my design. work.
In sisterhood, women are empowered. Because in sisterhood you're essential, and what you say, feel, and think matters. Being supported is a big part of sisterhood. You know your sisters have your back, which allows you to stand in your own power more easily, and become the leader of your own life.
I was inspired to design these images by amazing women that are in my life and who are supporters of my design work. I’ve included our helping hand, our values, aren't about pointing fingers. They are about offering a helping hand.
Traditionally print designers create many variations of floral designs in their work. I wanted to combine traditional florals with more modern elements like hearts and typography influenced by my hispanic heritage.