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Project type:
Personal Concept Project​

Role:

Art Direction, Graphic Design, Brand Storytelling 

Crafted by hand. 

Extended through intelligence

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF LATHER

This project began as a fully handcrafted fashion exploration — developed through material observation, concept development, design development, 2D CAD illustrations, garment prototyping, sewing, and surface ornamentation.

 

At the final stage, new-generation AI was used to extend the visual outcomes of the project.

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Materials & Textures

An architectural silhouette echoing Foam Structures-exploring softness, structure, and translucency through padded forms and pearl detailing.

Fashion Design & Apparel

Concept Based Designing to Sample Prototype

Took the architecture of lather and foam as inspiration to develop conceptual design studies, evolving through mood boards, motif explorations, and material experimentation. Progressed from Hand sketches and 2D to 3D illustrations, rendered visuals, and finalized through Garment Construction, Tech Pack, Spec Sheets, and Surface Ornamentation.

Creative Vision & Design Process:

Sample: 1 Prototype Garment,

Design Output: 2D Sketches to 3D Design Samples

Production Duration: 2 Months

Collection Development, Fashion Illustration, Garment Construction, Pattern Making, Surface Embellishment, Textile Knowledge & Technical Detailing.

Core Skills Applied:

Theme:

THE ARCHITECTURE OF LATHER

Tools Used:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, CoralDRAW, Sewing Machine

  • Soft Mesh

  • Cotton Sponge

  • Foam Padding

  • Pearl Detailing

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MOOD BOARD

Theme: The Architecture of Lather — Exploring Softness, Form & Translucency

Concept Development

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Tools Used:

This collection is inspired by the ephemeral softness of soap bubbles and foam — translating their lightness, transparency, and structural geometry into tactile, wearable forms.

2

Design Development

Tools Used:

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From Motif to Render to 3D Illustrations

INSPIRATION BOARD

FLAT SKETCHES TO 3D RENDERED ILLUSTRATIONS

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Distorted and overlapping bubble forms

Structural Abstraction

Hexagonal patterns observed in foam under the naked eye

Close-up study of clustered bubble formations

Zig-zag pattern formation

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Surface + Motif Exploration

3

Prototype & Construction Phase

From Motif to Render to 3D Illustrations

Tools Used:

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A transition from bubble geometry to wearable art — exploring surface pattern, volume, and form through iterative sketching and digital rendering

Pattern Board

Spec Sheet

SELECTED DESIGN FOR SAMPLE PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT

Tech Pack

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Technical Drawing

FLAT SKETCH   |  3D RENDER  | REAL SAMPLE PROTOTYPE

From concept to construction — developing a fashion garment through research, design, and real-time prototyping.

4. AI Extension

When Structure Starts Breathing

Using the original handcrafted prototype as a base, the garment was transformed into a hyper-realistic AI runway model.

AI enabled the creation of visuals, videos, macro fabric shots, and detailed surface explorations, helping reimagine how the design could translate into a runway collection.

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This project demonstrates a full-cycle design process — From abstract concept to tangible garment, integrating artistic vision with technical precision.

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©2026 by Anubhama Dhandapani. Copyrights reserved for all the works.

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