COLOUR RESEARCH AND INSPIRATION SILVER: COLOUR OF THE FUTURE
As our lives move more and more online and the presence of digital workout classes increases, it will be more important to think about how colour looks on screen. Optic whites, cool greys and silvers will help tap into these digital themes.
Fusing elements of science and technology, silver also promotes futuristic functional reflective properties and hyperallogenic benefits. Liquid metallics and tinted translucency create a clean finish, and antimicrobial finishes amplify this story's focus on cleanliness.
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Michi
Colour Direction: Function and form are in balance as reflective elements become decorative and embedded, bridging the timeline between night and day. Relevant for: training, fitness, running, recovery.
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Qiu-Yang
Key references included Pauline van Dongen’s Skynfeel long jump suit (fig 9) made using polyisoprene material to hug the figure creating an aerodynamic design. Flaps at the arms are designed to open during the jump to create lift flying further through the air. This design feature inspired my own use of laser cutting to increase air circulation during movement for cyclists.
This three layer laser cut design comprises of a blue stretchy scuba, a reflective material to increase road visibility and echo the triangular shapes engineered to muscle groups on the back. The third material is a black power-mesh for added comfort and breathability.
Developing my ventilated design to extend down the length of the athletes back aided by graphic projections onto the mannequin to envision scale and placement.
Ventilation features:
!Orange neoprene laser cut flaps are designed to open during movement giving the wearer more air circulation to the arm to cool them down.
!Laser cut reverse applique design on arm panels made using a blue power-mesh underneath increases breathability.
Here I have resolved my laser cut designs mimicking the muscle shapes on the back of the body for increased air circulation through creating ventilation and enhancing the look of certain muscle groups across the shoulders.