Afterglow: An equitable approach to design

Morris, K. & Parsons, J.(2018, November). Afterglow: An equitable approach to design. Universally designed dress jacket featuring a synthesis of digital printing and laser cutting used to enhance wearability of jacket to users with upper-body mobility impairments. International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Acceptance rate: 49%.Award: ITAA Award for Creative and Innovative Employment of Techniques. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2018/design/1  

 

Water’s Edge: Theme and Variation

Parsons, J. & Morris, K.,(2018, November). Water’s Edge: Theme and Variation.Universal designed vest featuring a synthesis of digital printing and laser cutting to enhance aesthetics and functionality. International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Acceptance rate: 49%.

 

Synthesis Flow

Parsons, J, &Morris, K. (2017, October).Synthesis Flow.Digitally printed and laser cut tunic. Costume Society of America’s Midwestern Regional Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio. Acceptance rate: 75%

 

All the Ribbons

Parsons, J & Morris, K., All the Ribbons. ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, Colorado. Oct. 20, 2017.

 

Autumn Universal

Parsons, J & Morris, K., Autumn Universal. ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, Colorado. Oct. 20, 2017.

 

Visible - Trans Positive Apparel

Morris, K. (2017, November). Visible - Trans Positive Apparel. Representative of FTM garment needs. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, Florida. Acceptance rate: 38%. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2017/design/30  

 
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Lucid #1: Universal Design for the Advanced Aged Women

Morris, K.,& Parsons, L., Lucid #1: Universal Design for the Advanced Aged Women.  ArtWear Biennial: Where Fashion Meets Fine Art, The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, Colorado. Oct. 20, 2017

 

Parametric: Laser Engraved Neoprene Jacket

Morris, K. (2017, October). Parametric: Laser Engraved Neoprene Jacket. Laser engraved parametric shapes that enable malleability of neoprene. Costume Society of America’s Midwestern Regional Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio. Acceptance rate: 75%

 

Sprinter: 3D Technology Enabled Cycling Uniform

Vaughn, A., & Morris, K. (2017, October).Sprinter: 3D Technology Enabled Cycling Uniform.Cycling uni created from a 3D body scan of a cyclist in the active position and 3D flattened patterns created in Optitex. Costume Society of America’s Midwestern Regional Meeting. Cincinnati, Ohio. Acceptance rate: 75%

 

Luminosity:  High Visibility Apparel for Runners

Morris, K. (2017, November). Luminosity:  High Visibility Apparel for Runners.Running vest, base layer and tights with reflective safety elements for night runs. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, Florida. Acceptance rate: 38%. Award:Claire Schaffer Award for Outstanding Marketable Design – Professional Level. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2017/design/31

 

Lucent Two: A Breathable Hooded Rain Jacket 

Morris, K. (2017, November). Lucent Two: A Breathable Hooded Rain Jacket. Waterproof jacket and running short with aesthetic-based functional features for runners. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, Florida. Acceptance rate: 38%. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2017/design/32

 

Thermic: A Research-driven Base Layer Developed for Runners

Morris, K. (2016, November). Thermic: A Research-driven Base Layer Developed for Runners. Multi-use base layer and tights. International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, British Columbia. Acceptance rate: 45%. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2016/design/41

 

Lucent: Lightweight Waterproof Jacket

Morris, K. (2016, November). Lucent: Lightweight Waterproof Jacket. Half-scale to full scale design process.International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, British Columbia. Acceptance rate: 45% https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2016/design/40/

 

ROWERS DESIGN RETRO UNI

Morris, K., Ashdown, S. P., Flint, S. (2014, November). Rowers Design Retro Uni.Rowing uniform. International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, North Carolina. Acceptance rate: 43%.https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2014/design/2 

 

Cilia

Techniques: CAD pattern drafting, hand and industrial sewing techniques, acid dying, reuse of waste materials

 Morris, K. Cilia:Repurposed Wool Jacket. 

  • (2015, January). National Make it with Wool Competition; American Sheep Industry Association, Reno, Nevada. Acceptance rate: unknown. Award: 2015 Fashion Design Award, First Place. 

  • (2013, October).International Textile and Apparel Association,New Orleans, Louisiana. Acceptance rate: 38.5%.Award: 2013 Lectra Graduate Student Award for use of Technology, First Place. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2013/design/38

Textural and tactile, the surface of the jacket is dimensional, offering play in the movement of each cilia-like felt tab. The re-purposed industrial felt tabs utilized in this garment challenge the senses of both the wearer and observer, and encourage interactions between them. Felt tabs, were applied using a lockstitch industrial sewing machine and built up row by row until the surface areas of the pattern pieces were completely covered. One inch seam allowances were left uncovered as they were necessary for assembly. The jacket was garment dyed using acid dyes in a warm bath. When dry, the seams were reinforced by hand. 

 

Peacocking

Collaborators: Diane Sparks

Techniques: Computer graphics, digital printing, creative patternmaking 

Award: Fashion Supplies Innovative Design Award 2nd Place at International Textiles and Apparel in 2013

Morris, K. (2013, October). Peacocking: Digitally Printed Flax Suit. International Textile and Apparel Association, New Orleans, Louisiana. Acceptance rate: 38.5%. Award: 2013 Fashion Supplies Innovative Design Award, Second Place. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2013/design/106 

In a context in which the wider the belt, the puffier the skirt and the more outré the shoes, the better.  This outfit is tailored to style bloggers turned celebrities who preen for the camera outside fashion events in an effort to promote their personal brand of fashion. Appropriately, exotic birds inspired the textile design and were manipulated using Adobe Photoshop and Lectra Modaris. The design was printed using a Mimaki printer and set using a hot-pressure steamer. Garment patterns were drafted by hand, and the finished garments were assembled using industrial sewing techniques. 

This digital textile design collection was inspired by photography of Thomas Marent and created using Lectra Kaledo software. Printed using a Mimaki digital textile printer, the surface designs from this collection were printed on both flax (featured in this design) and stretch silk textiles.

 

Migration for a New Habitat

Collaborators: Huiju Park & Sandy Flint.

Techniques: Computer graphics, engineered digital printing, 3D body scanning and 3D modeling

Morris, K., Flint, R., & Park, H. (2012, November). Migration for a New Habitat. Electrically heated wetsuit.International Textile and Apparel Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. Acceptance rate: 37% http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll5/id/12688/rec/1

This project represents creatures that have developed new adaptations to survive in the changing oceanic environment. The wetsuit pattern was created from a 3D body scan and flattened using Optitex 3D Flattening software. Flattening the pattern from a 3D scan to a 2D pattern ensured perfect fit and heating effectiveness through maximized contact with the wearer’s skin. Heating units placed inside the wetsuit provides efficient localized heating which can be regulated by the user. Artwork was created in Adobe Photoshop  and applied to the design in Illustrator to create an aligned engineered print. The artwork was transferred onto the neoprene (2mm) by dye sublimation and finished using industrial sewing techniques.  

CoVess

Techniques: Draping, collective creativity, upcycle 

Morris, K. (2012, November).CoVess: Experiential Design Process.International Textile and Apparel Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. Acceptance rate: 37%. Award: 2012 Fashion Supplies Innovative Design Award, First Place http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll5/id/12497/rec/1

This article, as an exercise in collaborative fashion, is featured on the blog Fashion Forum. The Fashion Forum blog is devoted to showcasing exceptional work from the course, Fashion Theory, overseen by Van Dyk Lewis at Cornell University. Created from wool felt remnants, the collar piece of the design was initiated prior to the exhibition, and show attendees were encouraged to contribute to the design. The overall project was an exploration in the ideology of collaboration through the medium of fashion. 

PUPA BUTTERFLY

Collaborators: Juyeon Park & Casey Stannard

Techniques: Computer graphics, digital printing, universal design

Morris, K., Stannard, C., & Park, J. (2010, October). Pupa Butterfly: Transitional Maternity Dress.International Textile and Apparel Association, Montreal, Canada. Acceptance rate: 31%. Award: 2010 Lectra Graduate Student Award for use of Technology, First Place. http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p16001coll5/id/4019/rec/1

Pupa Butterfly design created using Universal Design Principles as a transitional maternity dress. Featured at the International Textiles and Apparel 2010 conference, this design was awarded the Lectra Graduate Student Award for Best use of Technology. Movement of butterfly wings inspires the surface design. The gown is reversible with a solid plum inside and removable support belt. Co-Designed with Casey Stannard and Juyeon Park.

The concept of Universal Design (UD) provided a framework for this project to design women’s clothing in the transitional life stage from pregnancy to motherhood. A tunic dress and a support belt were developed and added elements such as relaxed fit, shirring details and reversibility. In order to accomplish the seven UD principles for women’s clothing, these features were included. For the textile design Adobe Photoshop and Lectra Modaris were used. The artwork was printed onto Nylon/Lycra jersey by a Mimaki printer and hot-pressure steamed. The finished garment was assembled using industrial sewing techniques.  

Techniques: Computer graphics, digital printing, universal design

 

ASYMMETRICAL CAPLET AND RUFF SUIT JACKET

Techniques: Machine Embroidery, hand pattern making

Morris, K., & Sanders, E. (2006, November). Asymmetrical Caplet and Ruff Suit Jacket: Machine Embroidered Sportswear Separates. International Textile and Apparel Association, San Antonio, Texas. Acceptance rate: 42% http://itaaonline.org/?245

Three jackets were created using creative patternmaking techniques. The jackest were embellished with machine embroidery. The embroidery designs were designed and digitized by the designer. The tan jacket was accepted to the 2006 International Textiles & Appparel Association conference. This was my first piece accepted to a design competition!

 

Additional Work - Not Exhibited

 

Georgia o’keefe

Techniques: Computer graphics, digital printing, creative patternmaking

Women's business wear collection that combined creative pattern making and digital textile prints. Lectra Modaris was used for the textile designs and printed onto silk chiffon, twill, and plain weave fabrics by a Mimaki printer and hot-pressure steamed. The garments were finished using industrial sewing techniques.  

Collection of five prints inspired by Music, Pink & Blue #  by Georgia O'Keefe. Printed silk yardage was used in a collection of work separates. The repeats were created using Lectra Kalado and digitally printed using a Mimaki digital texitile printer. 

Painted

Techniques: Silk painting using dyes, salts, and gutta, shibori, quilting, hand sewing, hand knitting

Inspired by impression period watercolors, this art-wear collection art-wear explored silk painting as a medium for creative exploration into different techniques to manipulate a hand watercolor effect on silk fabric. Hand painted, quilted, and finished, the art-wear pieces were accompanied by raw silk knitted shawls.