Project Overview
“Mist & Ink” is a serene hoodie collection inspired by traditional East Asian landscape painting and the quiet majesty of distant mountains. Blending minimalist fashion with meditative art, this collection is designed to evoke stillness, clarity, and connection with nature. Ideal for calm souls, design lovers, and fans of poetic visuals.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
The hoodies feature soft watercolor mountain ranges fading into misty gradients of gray-blue and indigo. Using the principles of Chinese and Japanese ink wash art (sumi-e and shan shui), the design emphasizes negative space and flow. The gentle tonal variation across the base white fabric mimics atmospheric perspective, giving the illusion of depth and calm. These garments function as wearable artworks—equally at home in minimalist wardrobes and art-inspired collections.
Deliverables
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Digitally painted watercolor illustrations (Procreate + PSD)
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Seamless all-over print templates with scale-adjusted variations
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High-resolution mockups and 3D product previews
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Branding visuals for lifestyle campaigns, social media, and shop listings
Tools Used
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Procreate (digital brush painting)
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Adobe Photoshop (texture blending and layout prep)
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Illustrator (scaling and packaging)
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Midjourney (moodboard and atmospheric inspiration)
Results Achieved
Lifestyle Integration: Popular among meditation brands, nature-inspired influencers, and museum shops.
Art x Fashion Crossover: Featured in artwear exhibits and boutique fashion platforms.
Emotional Impact: Praised for its calming effect and minimalist aesthetic in user feedback.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Printing subtle watercolor gradients without losing clarity
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Retaining lightness and elegance on heavy cotton fabrics
Solutions Implemented:
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Applied color calibration and soft-layer vector mapping for precise print reproduction
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Used lightweight, high-thread-count fabric bases to preserve visual delicacy
