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Cultural Practice as a Methodology for a Fashion Designer's Self‐Expression and a New Design Possibility
Author(s) -
Cho KyeongSook
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
family and consumer sciences research journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.372
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1552-3934
pISSN - 1077-727X
DOI - 10.1177/1077727x09333166
Subject(s) - expression (computer science) , meaning (existential) , aesthetics , fashion design , value (mathematics) , design education , process (computing) , design process , computer science , design elements and principles , architectural engineering , sociology , psychology , engineering , visual arts , art , clothing , software engineering , work in process , operations management , archaeology , machine learning , psychotherapist , history , programming language , operating system
This article demonstrates that cultural practices can serve as subject and methodology for designers in developing new ideas, shaping objects, and projecting the future through design. The culture of dancheong—decorative coloring on Korean buildings and items—serves as inspiration for commentary and self‐expression for the design in dress creation. Through the design process, the philosophy, cultural beliefs, and visual elements found in dancheong serve to shape the designer's intent and concept and to inspire the creative energy of the designer. The author's effort was centered on balancing the aesthetic, the expressive, and the functional as a garment. The designer fulfilled her role as a person who conveys intent, imbues a meaning, and adds value to the design.