OTIS Super Studio Design book samples

Tips on creating a project design book Use thicker art paper—not copier paper. It must have some “feel” to it, it should be substantial. Copier paper is too weak - cardboard is too thick. Start with 10 sheets of 8-½ x 11 sheets loose in some sort of sleeve or binder. Loose because as you develop your design “story”, you will find changing the order a benefit as your design matures. What you put down are all the ideas, inspirations, creations and revisions as a historical record of your design process. Think of this as a “stream of consciousness” record. This is a communication document. It explains in visual terms the journey of your project. It can tell me where you are at, where you are going, and where you need guidance. It will help keep you focused. It is your bible of design for this project. You will refer to it, you will develop with it, you will make it part of your presentation.

On the following few pages you will find some samples of the design book from Christian Lacroix (from his 1994 collection) and John Galliano (from his 1998 collection). I only want you to see the conceptual ideal of such a book. It is primarily a visual guide or visual diary. Study the samples and even imitate the method they use for your own design book.

LaCroix showing inspiration for his designs and copious notes recording his thoughts and feelings

Tear sheets, Polaroids, stapled and glued into his book

Rock and Roll, existing fashion, colour, details, notes. All go into the book

Drawing exercises over Polaroids and footwear influences

Galliano pages showing inspiration and details of dress in development

Details of colour, texture, material With notes on specific application

This Galliano sample Contains notes on the revisions for a show piece

As far as packaging. Do something simple but creative This is one of mine