JENNIFER Hoying FASHION DESIGN portfolio
App arel / 10 0 + 1
1 0 0 + 1
Exploration of design with alternative textiles: 100 items with one “connection� Materials/method : cigarettes / thread Challenge: To turn these toxic, fragile smokes into something beautiful. Solution: A gentle touch and patience, patience, patience.
ap p arel / q u een of hearts
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draping final project Inspired by my dearest friend, Alyssa Muench, who embodies classic beauty and tidal energy. Photo Credit: S.Baiera Challenge: I bought the fabric months before I knew what it’d be used for, so I just barely had enough. Solution: Some creative pattern placing and minor design changes (the back is open, less sleeve volume).
APP A REL / CI RCUL ATI O N
C I R C UL A T I O N
draping II final project / Red dress The inspiration behind these Go Red for Heart Disease dresses is human anatomy. The dress on the left respresents the skeletal structure, strong and powerful. The dress on the right represents the circulatory system, complex and intricate. The top on the left echoes the lines of the rib cage and the hand embroidered belt on the right can be turned in four different directions, offering versatility and awe factor. Challenge: For the left dress there are complicated seams, and getting the almost entirely open back to lay right was tricky. The hardest part of the red dress was getting the fit perfect because it’s such a simple silhouette and doing the hand embroidering on the belt. Solution: There was a lot of fitting, re-fitting and re-cutting. In the end, I was happy but would like to change the skirt on the left dress.
illu strat ion / al ien
a l ien
Collection inspired by my heart and soul: my Pekingese, Thor. Most definitely an alien gone rogue, Thor is funky, wild, sweet and quite literally colorful. Challenge: This project was a breeze for me. I had total creative freedom and a solid inspiration.
ill u stra tio n / architec ture
archi t ec t u re Collection inspired by world renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, who shares a similar design approach with me: question everything. He defies the laws of physics and consistently challenges the accepted conventions of architecture and engineering. Challenge: It was an interesting challenge to translate architecture to fashion but truly an enjoyable experience. Solution: I took inspiration from his lines, forms, and bridges and added my own spin with color, silhouette and funk.
ill ust rati o n / tur k iye
t u r k i y e dESIGN COMMUNICATION I final project
The objective of this project was to design a “travel book” inspired by the country of your choice. I chose Turkey because I visited in high school and fell in love with the culture, style and textiles. We had to create several 10 piece collections- RTW, Swim, Suits, Cocktail, etc. and collage them together into a physical notebook. Challenge: The most interesting challenge was to keep Muslim restrictions on women’s clothing in mind. I normally design with free reign but I had to censor myself a bit in respect of Muslim culture. Solution: I paid particular attention to the amount of skin/sex appeal in each outfit and tried to keep every look balanced, cool and modest.
ill ustra tio n / co m e t o yo ur ri ver
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dESIGN COMMUNICATION Ii midterm project
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A 13 pc. collection inspired by the cleansing effects of water. The collection was divided in to three “stages� of baptism; Repent, Purify and Reflect. Challenge: Rendering the fabric accurately. Solution: A lot of time, multiple medias: colored pencils, markers, pen.
i llus t rat i on / YUMA EN CUBA
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dESIGN COMMUNICATION Ii FINAL project
A 10 pc collection inspired by the retrofitted American cars of Cuba. Challenge: Finding fabrics that would work for these shapes, silhouettes. Making sure the color scheme worked. Solution: Lots of research, swatching, mixing and matching.
insta lla t ion / fro m t he ashes
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independent research project
I created a “diorama� scene depicting Jade, the last human warrior on a dystopian alien planet, being murdered by the alien queen and returning as a beautiful phoenix to avenge her people. The experience culminated in a self curated gallery show featuring 8 designers interpretations of rebirth. Challenge: Keeping costs down and making tiny clothes. Solution: Help from my mentor and fellow artists and making tiny slopers (patterns) with tape and saran wrap.
daap fashion studio jenee hoying
key to success
1. Ample table space 2. Hanging space (3D) 3. Individual, locked storage 4. Available dress forms 5. Assigned desks 6. Working sewing machines/sergers 7. Hanging space (2D) 8. Social/Privacy Balance 9. Comfortable Environment 10. Materials and methods to explore
student desk
Each student will be assigned a specific desk at the beginning of each semester. The current set up (which is easily interchangeable) will allow 18 students per studio to comfortably work and socialize. Each unit features a locker, a peg board for tools and privacy, a rack for limited hanging space, and height adjustable feet on each leg.
existing positive attRibutes 1. Natural daylight 2. Locked doors 3. Separate grades 4. Built-in locker space 5. Sink/Microwave area 6. Sewing tables 7. Comfortable table size 8. Mirror
ind ustria l design c oll abora tion / workstation
Surface Height: 36-38” / Width: 3’ / Length: 4’ / Depth: 2.5” Rack Height: 71-73” / Length: 44” Locker (Interior) Height: 16“/ Width: 15“/ Depth: 28.5“ (1” wall thickness) Peg Board Height: 36“/ Length 18“ / Depth: 1/4”
Room foR impRovement 1. Sewing machines and sergers 2. A studio assistant 3. Hanging Space 4. Designated desks 5. More lockers 6. More dress forms 7. More Irons 8. Higher tables 9. Fabric library/student resource center
cutting table
This is a public table to be used for large projects such as cutting fabric, making patterns, group discussions, etc. The tabletop is 2.5” thick to accomodate for sanding to make the tables last longer. There is a removeable rack below the table to hold a roll of patterning paper or a bolt of muslin. Each table leg is equipped with a height adjustable foot.
student desk
78% found the availabilty of working sewing machines and sergers could be improved
Surface Height: 36-38” / Width: 6’ / Length: 8’ Paper Rack Height: 22”
92% believe the studio is a social place but 71% said it was difficult to focus
iRoning table
This is a U-shaped table meant for ironing and storage. The table can accomodate three students ironing at once. The storage underneath the wood slab is for books, ironing materials, fabric, etc. and can be used by both students and teachers. The shelves beneath are made of welded steel and the table surface is made of 2.5” thick wood that can be sanded down to last longer. Surface Height: 36” / Width: 56” / Length: 56” Cubicle Height: 11” / Width: ~13 7/8“ / Depth: 14”
57% found the availabilty of individual dress forms could be improved
cutting table
92% do most of their work in the studio 78% found the availabilty of hanging space for garments and patterns could be improved 64% found the amount of secure, individual storage space could be improved
iRoning table
71% found the availabilty of working ironing materials could be improved
w o r k s t a t i o n industrial design collaboration
desi g n
I designed an ideal workstation for DAAP fashion studios. The spaces as they are now are dysfunctional and outdated so I wanted to design a new, cost-effective system for the existing studios (specifically room 6401). Students would receive individually designated desks (one student per semester), two large cutting/ work tables and an ironing station that doubles as a library/research center. Challenge: To design something economical and efficient that could be realistically implemented in DAAP. Solution: Using cost-effective and durable materials (piping, clamps, composite wood) in an easy to assemble and adjustable manner.
thank you!
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