Description
Book SynopsisFeaturing interviews with leading contemporary designers, including Paul Smith, Stephen Jones, and Maria Cornejo and education professionals, this title enables readers both to understand the vital role of research and to discover the techniques the designers have adapted for themselves.
Trade Review'A great reference book for anyone interested in design … sure to be an invaluable asset for fashion and design enthusiasts alike' - Irish Tatler
'A mine of information' - Design Addict
'This is an invaluable resource for students and designers with a focus on the importance of primary research in forming designs' - Making Jewellery
'A fantastic book to give method to your creativity' - Knitting
Table of ContentsThe Research Process • Maison Martin Margiela • Paul Smith • Anna Sui • Stephen Jones • Studio M • Maria Cornejo • Hand & Lock • Basso & Brooke • Hannah Marshall • Stylesight • Rei Kawakubo • Research and Inspiration: Historical • Art as Inspiration • Heritage • World • Architecture and Fashion • Nature and Science • Denim and Workwear • Sportswear • Zeitgeist • Film Style Icons • Street Style • Concept-led Design • Fabric Manipulation • Colour • Structure • Designer Cast Studies: Visual Reviews Burberry • Hussein Chayalan • Chanel • Commes des Garçons • Christian Dior • John Galliano • John Paul Gaultier • Marc Jacobs • Ralph Lauren • Alexander McQueen • Prada • Viktor & Rolf • Junya Watanabe • Vivienne Westwood • Yohji Yamamoto
