Project Overview
A heritage-inspired cap collection celebrating traditional motifs through a modern lens. The “Nomad Threads” series brings tribal aesthetics, indigenous symbols, and woven textile influence into bold, wearable art. Designed for cultural storytellers, travelers, and lovers of ethnic design, these caps are both statement pieces and everyday staples.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each cap features a rich, geometric pattern resembling handwoven kilims and tribal tapestries—reimagined in striking colorways of ochre, crimson, charcoal, and white. The repetitive angular motifs, layered in high contrast, lend the design a rhythmic dynamism, evoking history while embracing urban fashion.
Deliverables
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Textile-ready repeat patterns (vector and raster)
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Mockups for flat brim and curved brim styles
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Print-ready files for sublimation and embroidery
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Visual assets for lifestyle campaigns and retail listings
Tools Used
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Adobe Illustrator (Geometric layout and tribal motif rendering)
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Photoshop (Fabric texture testing and product composition)
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Procreate (Sketching and cultural pattern inspiration)
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Midjourney (Moodboarding and cultural fusion concepts)
Results Achieved
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Cultural Crossover: Stocked in artisan boutiques and streetwear pop-ups across Istanbul, London, and Marrakech.
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Creative Recognition: Featured in fashion editorials exploring global identity and modern nomadism.
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Retail Expansion: Licensed by curated travel lifestyle brands and concept souvenir stores.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Translating intricate tribal patterns to curved fabric panels without distortion.
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Balancing cultural authenticity with fashion-forward appeal.
Solutions Implemented:
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Used modular layout strategies and test-fitting with seam-aware mockups.
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Collaborated with cultural consultants to refine pattern significance and representation.