Spring/Summer 15
B o t a n i c a l
B l o o m Zoe Hopkins
T r e n d S y n o p s i s
The S/S 15 session sees the move and impact of the B l o o m. The beauty of the natural world seen in a scientific way. Scientific art is becoming more popular and trends are reflecting this change. Cutting-edge software influenced by 3D modelling and
b o t a n i c a l illustrations revels new insights into the digital age by exploring the boundaries between art and science. Pastel colours to reflect the
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vibe of spring/summer.
1 Spring/Summer 15
K e y
I n f l u e n c e s
3D-Printed flower
The ‘Blossom’ an inflatable, 3D-printed flower that blooms like a ballon
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K e y
I n f l u e n c e s
Natural world Jellyfish
Colourations of jellyfish & their unique shapes
How they flow through the water at lese
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K e y
I n f l u e n c e s
Botanical Blueprints
Botanical blueprints have a similer look to jellyfish, not only colours but also the way in which there drawn
These two drawings are by Japanese new media artist Macoto Murayana. He gives us new insights into the digital age
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K e y
I n f l u e n c e s
Botanical Blueprints
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C o l o u r I n s p i r a t i o n
Pastel prints with peach & blue been the prominent colours
Jellyfish & flowers are other inspirations for cololurs as the tones reflect the natural look of the trend
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Light pastel shades complimented by dark rugged tones of blue. Reflecting the fresh summer vibe of flowers, florals and the natural elements.
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F a b r i c s P r i n t s
Prints refelct the free moment of the jellyfish & the sketch like drawings of the botanical blueprints but still have the florals shapes from flower.
8 Spring/Summer 15
F a b r i c s K n i t s
Texture and structure is shown in knit samples. Creating jellyfish/flower like shapes through different yarn combinations.
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R e f e r n c e s I m a g e s
Title page Goldberg, Ashley (2012, september 9) Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyg/7967757158/in/photostream/
We heart it (2008) flickr http://weheartit.com/entry/1026841
Murayama, Macoto (2011) Frantic Gallery http://www.frantic.jp/en/artist/artist-murayama.html
Pinterest (2014) Jellyfish http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6028/5881341932_6b41ea7fb1_z.jpg
3Ders (2014, january 23) Blooming 3D printed flower http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140123-blooming-in-beauty-worldfirst-multi-material-inflatable-3d-prints.html
ElemenoP (2012, October 29) Jellyfish obsession http://elemenop.tumblr.com/post/34577582746
Pinterest (2014) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724251708/
Behance (2014) iPad Retina Wallpaper http://www.behance.net/gallery/iPad-Retina-Wallpaper/3516257
Lin Morris (2014) Botanical http://lin-morris.com/inorganic-flora-by-macoto-murayama/
Mcqueen, Alexander (2014) Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/159103799305728534/
R e f e r n c e s I m a g e s
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All three images from: 3Ders (2014, january 23) Blooming 3D printed flower http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140123-blooming-in-beauty-worldfirst-multi-material-inflatable-3d-prints.html
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Pinterest (2014) Jellyfish http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6028/5881341932_6b41ea7fb1_z.jpg
Elsby, Kristen (2005, August 6) Flickr Jellyfish http://www.flickr.com/photos/esthet/31892213/in/faves-13964815@N00/
ElemenoP (2012, October 29) Jellyfish obsession http://elemenop.tumblr.com/post/34577582746
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Pinterest (2014) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724229185/
Lin Morris (2014) Botanical http://lin-morris.com/inorganic-flora-by-macoto-murayama/
Lin Morris (2014) Botanical http://lin-morris.com/inorganic-flora-by-macoto-murayama/
R e f e r n c e s I m a g e s
Page 5 Pinterest (2014) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724251708/
Murayama, Macoto (2011) Frantic Gallery http://www.frantic.jp/en/artist/artist-murayama.html
Pinterest (2014) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724251705/
Page 6 Luli Sanchez (2014) Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724229192/
Society6 (2013) Pinterest http://society6.com/product/Untitled-Cloudscape-20110625p_Print#1=45
Behance (2014) iPad Retina Wallpaper http://www.behance.net/gallery/iPad-Retina-Wallpaper/3516257
Semenov, Alexander (2008) flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_semenov/6743962571/in/photostream
R e f e r n c e s I m a g e s
Page 7 We heart it (2008) flickr http://weheartit.com/entry/1026841
WGSN (2013) Knit forecast http://www.wgsn.com.libaccess.hud.ac.uk/content/report/Design_Forecast /Knit/Spring_Summer_2013/s_s_13_knit_forecast.html
Society6 (2013) Pinterest http://society6.com/product/Untitled-Cloudscape-20110625p_Print#1=45
Page 8 Goldberg, Ashley (2012, september 9) Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyg/7967757158/in/photostream/
Mcqueen, Alexander (2014) Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pin/159103799305728534/
Pinterest (2014) http://www.pinterest.com/pin/568016571724276855/
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Same for all images: WGSN (2013) Knit forecast http://www.wgsn.com.libaccess.hud.ac.uk/content/report/ Design_Forecast/Knit/Spring_Summer_2013/s_s_13_knit_forecast.html