Final Solution Design Matrix/ Specification Chart

Alternate Solutions

Below are four alternate solutions, a marine organism inspired each solution, as explained in the brainstorming post. the garments are designed for a fairy tale. To summarize the fairy tale, a princess wants a more interesting wardrobe, she lives on an island and therefore wants each garment inspired by the sea.  The garments need to accurately depict an ability or characteristic of the organism they're based on.  

1

Inspiration: Dinoflagellates

Taken from: http://aquaviews.net/explore-the-blue/bioluminescent-plankton-what-makes-it-glow/#



Bioluminescent algae, also known as dinoflagellates, shown above inspired the first alternate solution, a maxi skirt. The skirt consists of two separate layers.  A shorter layer made of a stretchy form fitting material similar to a cotton jersey covered by a sheer, light-weight, flowy material like a silk chiffon or organza.  The top layer of the skirt adorned with glow in the dark splattered paint mimics the algae.

2

 Inspiration: Sea Turtle

Taken from: http://dinosaurs.wikia.com/wiki/File:Sea-Turtle.jpg 

 The sea turtle inspired the second alternate solution, a poncho like pullover coat. Made from a warm, water resistant material this garment protects the wearer as a shell protects a turtle.  The wearer wears the coat with arms inside the garment.  The coat has two slits for the wearer's hands to go through if needed.  

3

 Inspiration: Sea Star

 

Taken from: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/patterns-sea-creatures/#/sea-star-pair_9412_600x450.jpg

The circle skirt shown above, constructed from a flowy, soft material, such as a cotton fabric, draws inspiration from the starfish's unique ability to regenerate.  By having two skirts in one, the garment mimics this regeneration ability. The bottom layer's construction includes buttons while the top layer's construction includes button holes giving it the ability to be attached to the base layer.   When the wearer removes the top skirt revealing the bottom layer, the skirt "regenerates".     

 4

 Inspiration:  Horseshoe Crab

Taken from: http://www.junglewalk.com/sound/horseshoe-crab-sounds.htm#.Unm5UCqF8WU

The final alternate solution, a faux leather jacket, draws its inspiration from the horseshoe crab.  The horseshoe crab grows by molting.  To mimic this feature, the jacket's black sleeves are attached using zippers making them removable.  Further, the jacket protects the wearer as a shell protects a crab.  On an aesthetic level, the pointed shoulder and hem resemble the points on a horseshoe crab's shell, as seen in the photo above.