We as a class went to the Cooper Hewitt Museum for design in the afternoon finding inspirations for the design of our Chindogu. The museum was curated in a way that fulfills the viewer no matter where we go. I enjoyed seeing beadwork from South Africa, sculptures and jewelry and even clothing. The variety of display offers multiple perspectives.

At lunchtime we went to lectures from Steven and Angela. Steven focused on the importance of motifs in the fashion design, and I was greatly inspired. Sometimes a seemingly simple shape can be multiplied and varied into very intricate designs. He also emphasized how the 3D and 4D experiences can greatly influence the visuals. (he gave an example of how a person transformed the massage movement into the draping of a dress)

Angela inspired me in that her design for the syrian refugees ties fashion to real world problems. Most amazingly, she developed her idea during her senior year in college, which is now being used as the foundation of an institute. All of this started only because she was interested in current events.