Project Overview
A poetic hoodie collection fusing contemporary streetwear with the timeless beauty of traditional East Asian ink wash painting. Each piece is a wearable canvas, transforming soft fabric into a stage for serenity, storytelling, and cultural elegance. With flowing brushwork, minimalist tones, and artistic calligraphy, this collection invites the wearer into a tranquil world of mountains, bamboo groves, and drifting cranes.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each hoodie is adorned with expressive brushstrokes that echo classical Chinese and Japanese sumi-e styles. The ink-style illustrations depict misty mountains, riversides, bamboo forests, and calligraphic inscriptions rendered in soft grays and blacks, accented with vivid vermillion red stamps for authenticity. The asymmetrical layout offers visual balance while preserving the spirit of traditional scroll art. Ideal for art lovers, cultural aesthetes, and fashion minimalists seeking calm expression.
Deliverables
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Hand-rendered ink art designs (digitized for print)
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High-resolution print-ready hoodie layouts
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Styled flat-lay mockups and 3D previews for digital marketing
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Social media visuals and e-commerce display assets
Tools Used
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Procreate (Ink Brush Packs)
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Midjourney (for thematic exploration)
Results Achieved
Cultural Crossover Appeal: Welcomed by both streetwear collectors and art-inspired audiences globally.
Influencer Feature: Highlighted by visual art creators and Zen-style content influencers.
Retail Showcase: Displayed in boutique fashion exhibitions in Tokyo, Seoul, and Dubai.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Translating delicate watercolor texture onto cotton fabric
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Aligning brushstroke placements with hoodie seams and folds
Solutions Implemented:
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Conducted fabric print trials to preserve brushstroke softness
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Used adaptive layout mapping for consistent visual flow on wearable forms
