Portfolio T-Shirt Project Week 3

It’s been a challenging but rewarding month so far and I’ve made some big changes to my month-long t-shirt project. My original goal was to create 30 finished designs complete with t-shirt mockups, and open my own online store then market them through free outlets like Facebook and Instagram, and learn Adobe Illustrator from scratch. Continue reading Portfolio T-Shirt Project Week 3

Portfolio T-shirt Project Week 2

It’s week two of my portfolio T-shirt project and here is a quick update.

What Did I Produce?

I sketched the first set of ten designs in a sketchbook I had since 8th grade. It was a gift from my dad and I’ve filled it with various sketches and rough ideas, things that inspired me whenever I look back on it. I also have a rough draft of my first design done in Illustrator. Continue reading Portfolio T-shirt Project Week 2

Feel Lost? Find Someone Who Has Experience

Have you ever had a monumental task to achieve and felt lost? I was like that a few days ago stressed out over how I’m going to learn marketing and sales.

I didn’t know how I would accomplish my portfolio project so I called my friend Ivan and told him my situation. It turns out his aunt Laura owns a few businesses and has many years of experience in sales and marketing and offered to get me in contact with her. Continue reading Feel Lost? Find Someone Who Has Experience

Design Project Outline

It’s officially Module two of Praxis and I’m feeling pumped and inspired! Earlier I dug up some old sketchbooks from high school and found some hidden gems I’ve forgotten about. I flipped through a few pages and rediscovered my fashion design sketches and looking back on it has renewed my inspiration and spirit. I’m genuinely happy to have found it because my brain is working its artsy gears again. Continue reading Design Project Outline