Project Overview
A serene and grounding apparel series that draws inspiration from natural earth tones and abstract mountain landscapes. “Earthbound Layers” captures the poetic stillness of nature through watercolor-style gradients and minimalist design. This collection invites wearers into a quiet visual meditation ideal for nature lovers, artists, and design minimalists who seek balance and warmth in what they wear.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each sweatshirt features a calming composition of layered hills and ridgelines, painted in earthy gradients of sandstone, charcoal, and taupe. The speckled fabric adds a subtle texture reminiscent of natural mineral grains. These elements combine to form a tranquil, mountain-silhouette design that feels timeless, elegant, and distinctly wearable across all seasons.
Deliverables
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Original watercolor-inspired terrain illustrations
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Print-ready garment design layouts (300 DPI)
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Product mockups with lifestyle context for lookbooks
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E-commerce visuals for minimalist fashion and outdoor-inspired retail
Tools Used
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Adobe Photoshop
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Procreate (Layered Landscape Sketches)
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Adobe Illustrator
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Midjourney (Concept Style Development)
Results Achieved
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Eco-Chic Popularity: Featured in eco-lifestyle blogs and slow-fashion roundups across the UK and UAE.
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Boutique Retailer Interest: Picked up by curated concept stores focusing on sustainable, artful fashion.
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Visual Identity Expansion: Led to the launch of matching tote bags and notebook covers in the same theme.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Translating soft watercolor gradients to high-quality cotton while avoiding washout.
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Preserving minimalism without appearing too plain.
Solutions Implemented:
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Calibrated the ink absorption levels using pigment-based eco-friendly dye techniques.
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Used speckled-texture overlays and layered contours to ensure visual interest within a soft palette.
