Delphi Jones

Fashion drawing, with a focus on line and shape (A2, biro).

Exploration of graphic devices, exploring how the eye can be manipulated through different drawing/painting techniques (A1, ink, graphite).

Exploration into colour (A2, coloured markers and biro).

A final drawing of a design I had developed from a collage, inspired by reflections on water (A2, watercolour and biro).

Collograph board, exploring texture, line and shape (A5).

The final outcome of an earlier costume project where I used balloons. This spring-boarded my next project. The bodice is made of wire and coloured tape, and the skirt is put together with string.

The inspiration for this project was the sexual revolution of the 70s and 80s, with the New Romantic movement involving androgynous and extravagant ways of dressing. Drag culture was prolific during this period, and this was one of my main influences.

Design development for the balloon project (A3, coloured markers).

The final design for this project (A4, coloured pencil).

The final outcome of the Balloon Project, using thread to stitch popped balloons. (I am still working towards getting this photographed more professionally). 

An A1 research page which combines photocopies from books, my own drawings using pencil, markers and watercolour, and the work of a selection of designers which I felt was relevant to the project.

A calico drape created from my initial research, with a focus on mossy textures and details.

A second calico drape, inspired by oysters.

A calico drape inspired by the cup shapes of mushrooms. This drape didn't use any pins, only knots.

A collection of A4 collages, which used the shapes and textures from my research images and drapes to create interesting design inspiration. The fabric sampling at the end represents potential colour schemes and textures for the collection.

A series of rough design developments created using the previous collages (A4/5/6, pencil).

The first of three developed final designs from this project. This design extends the silhouette of one of my mushroom inspired drapes (A3, pencil).