Are you interested in becoming a fashion designer? Do you have an eye for style, but don't know where to start? If so, this guide will help you make the transition from designer to professional.
Understand the basic elements of fashion design
It includes the processes of planning, creating, and production. The word fashion comes from French where it means "to appoint" or "to fit".
The field of fashion design can be broken down into three distinct categories: textile design, pattern drafting (or garment construction), and merchandising.
Choose an element or concept to explore.
You can also choose an element or concept to explore. For example, if you like fashion and want to be a designer, you might want to look at how different people dress each day. Or perhaps you'd like to create clothing that reflects your own interests or passions (like music). The possibilities are endless!
You might think that this would be difficult because there are so many different types of things out there in the world—but don't worry! It's actually pretty easy once we get started on our journey with Fashion Designer School.
Develop a theme for the collection.
Make sure the theme is clear. A fashion designer's job is to create a collection, so it's important that you have an idea of what you're going to create before starting work on it. It also helps if you can figure out why people should buy your clothes and how they'll use them in their daily lives.
Make sure the theme is cohesive. You need to ensure that each piece in your collection has something in common with other pieces within it—for example, if there are several different types of dress but all have pockets, then those pockets should be used throughout all outfits in order for people not only see them but also remember them after seeing multiple outfits from this designer's collection!
Make sure the theme is relevant (and unique). Your audience may be interested in certain trends from one season/year even though this particular designer hasn't released anything new yet; however, when looking at other designers' styles and seeing what works well together when designing clothes based on current trends...
Create an inspiration board
Use Pinterest or a similar platform to collect inspiration.
Use a mood board to show your creative direction.
Showcase your work on social media channels like Instagram and Facebook, by posting pictures of the pieces you've designed.
Create technical design
Technical design is the foundation of your collection. It's also called pattern making, and it refers to the process of creating a pattern for a garment or accessory.
You can start with anything: paper, fabric and even clay if you're feeling ambitious! The main thing is that there needs to be some form of structure (a grid) to work from—this will help keep things symmetrical and even when working with multiple pieces at once.
Make mood boards.
Mood Boards are a collection of images that inspire you. They can be used to create a theme for your collection, help you decide on the colors and fabrics you will use, and even help determine how your clothing should look.
Using mood boards is an easy way to get ideas flowing!
Storyboard your designs.
Storyboarding is a great way to visually map out a collection. It helps you see how your clothing will flow together, what pieces are essential and which ones can be left out, and whether or not you need to add more accessories or jewelry.
The first step in creating a storyboard is brainstorming ideas. This process can be done alone or with a group of people who'll help flesh out the details of each piece as they come up during the next steps of drafting. Once you've got an idea for what kind of look you'd like for your collection, write down everything that comes into play: colors, fabrics (if any), patterns—everything! Then do another round using this list as inspiration for further sketches and small prototypes before moving on with construction.*
Sketch your designs.
Sketching is the best way to get your ideas down on paper.
Hand sketching: Use pencil and paper to draw out your designs as they come to mind, one at a time. Be sure not to rush this process—it's better for you if you take your time!
Computer sketching: If you have access to some sort of drawing program (like Photoshop), try using it as an alternative method for creating sketches.
Create a collection.
In order to become a fashion designer, you need to have a cohesive collection.
The first step toward creating this cohesive collection is coming up with ideas for your clothes. The next step should be narrowing down your ideas and deciding which ones are best suited for incorporation into your line of clothing. Once this has been done, it's time to create each design in its own separate file—this will make sure that they're not duplicated across multiple different items of clothing or accessories (which would make them less unique). After all these steps have been taken care of, it's finally time for some final touches!
The main goal is to create something people will want to buy!
The first step to becoming a fashion designer is to make sure you have a clear idea of what you want to do. If your idea of fashion design is creating clothes that are trendy and popular, but not necessarily wearable or practical in real life, then maybe it's not the right career path for you.
So what if I told you that there was another way? You can actually learn how to create your own designs from scratch! It sounds crazy but this isn't as hard as it sounds because most people who have done this already have had experience with other types of art forms like painting or sculpting before they started designing clothes themselves (or at least worked closely enough with someone else). So why not try something new?
The main goal is to create something people will want to buy! This is a great opportunity for those who have business ideas, but don’t know how to execute them.