Fashion Design & Illustration Fundamentals | New York City, NY | Nov 14th
About this Event
Explore the creative world of fashion design by learning how to transform ideas and inspiration into visually appealing garment concepts. This Fashion Design Fundamentals and Creative Illustration session covers fashion sketching, colour theory, fabric textures, garment silhouettes, mood boards and collection planning. Through practical exercises and guided activities, you will learn to illustrate clothing ideas, coordinate colours and organise design concepts into a cohesive visual presentation. These skills can help you communicate your creative vision, develop initial design concepts and build a foundation for future fashion projects. Whether you are an aspiring designer, fashion student, creative enthusiast or emerging apparel entrepreneur, this session offers practical ways to develop and present your fashion ideas.
01 | The Session At A Glance
Location
New York City, USA
Duration
1 Full Day – 8 Hours
Delivery
Instructor-led classroom training
Format
In person classroom training (Virtual session available upon request)
Language
English
Credits
8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification
Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments
Enjoy Complimentary Refreshments (Beverages, Lunch, and Snacks are included)
NOTE: The course will be delivered by experienced local trainers.
We aim to assign a qualified professional trainer based in or near the advertised training location. The trainer’s details and professional profile will be shared with registered participants before the session.
02 | Why This Session?
Fashion design combines creativity with an understanding of colour, proportion, fabric and garment structure. Fashion illustration helps communicate design ideas visually, while mood boards organise inspiration into a clear creative direction.
This session explores how to develop fashion concepts, sketch garment designs, coordinate colours and present ideas for potential collections.
Participants will focus on:
- Fashion Illustration: Communicating garment concepts through sketches.
- Colour and Fabric: Understanding palettes, textures and material characteristics.
- Creative Development: Using mood boards and design details to organise fashion ideas.
- Collection Planning: Coordinating individual designs into a consistent visual theme.
03 | What You Can Take Into Your Work
By the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Explain the role of fashion illustration in communicating design concepts.
- Identify garment silhouettes, proportions and key design elements.
- Apply colour theory when developing fashion concepts.
- Develop mood boards using visual references, textures and colour palettes.
- Create foundational fashion sketches to communicate clothing ideas.
- Recognise how fabric characteristics and garment structure influence design.
- Organise design concepts into a clear visual presentation.
04 | Is This Session For You?
Aspiring Fashion Designers
Explore foundational design principles, garment concepts and fashion illustration techniques.
Fashion Students and Recent Graduates
Practise sketching, colour coordination, silhouette development and visual presentation.
Creative Individuals Exploring Apparel Design
Develop skills for communicating clothing ideas through sketches and visual references.
Emerging Fashion and Apparel Entrepreneurs
Explore ways to organise clothing concepts and present potential product designs.
05 | The Strive Wisdom Approach
Practical
Connect design principles with fashion sketches, mood boards and garment concepts.
Human-Centred
Consider the intended wearer, garment purpose, comfort and visual preferences.
Responsible
Explore material selection, garment usability and considered design decisions.
Workflow-Oriented
Follow a structured process from gathering inspiration to presenting design concepts.
Applied
Practise illustration and design development through guided exercises.
06 | From Individual Learning To Team Practice
In-House Session
Want to train your entire team?
Strive Wisdom can deliver this session as an in-house programme tailored to an organisation's design activities, product categories and professional context.
The session can focus on relevant responsibilities, including fashion concept development, apparel illustration, collection planning and visual communication. Examples and exercises can be adapted to participants' existing experience and learning requirements.
Need More Information? Our team is here to assist with course details, registration, and any other queries: [email protected]
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Agenda
The Seven Practical Areas
Module 1: Introduction to Fashion Design
Info: • Understand fashion design fundamentals and visual communication.
• Identify line, shape, texture, proportion and balance.
• Explore how inspiration and garment purpose influence design.
• Icebreaker
Module 2: Fashion Illustration Fundamentals
Info: • Practise basic fashion sketching techniques.
• Represent garment silhouettes, proportions and details.
• Use lines and shading to communicate design ideas.
• Hands on Activity
Module 3: Colour Theory and Fabric Exploration
Info: • Understand colour harmony, contrast and coordination.
• Explore fabric texture, weight and drape.
• Select colours and materials that support design concepts.
• Workshop Exercise
Module 4: Garment Silhouettes and Design Details
Info: • Identify common garment shapes and silhouettes.
• Explore necklines, sleeves, collars, seams and hemlines.
• Apply proportion and detailing to garment concepts.
• Case Study
Module 5: Mood Boards and Creative Concept Development
Info: • Gather visual references, textures and colour palettes.
• Organise inspiration into a cohesive mood board.
• Develop initial garment concepts from visual references.
• Group Discussion
Module 6: Fashion Collection Planning
Info: • Understand how individual designs form a collection.
• Coordinate colours, materials, silhouettes and details.
• Align design concepts with the intended wearer and occasion.
• Simulation
Module 7: Design Presentation and Creative Review
Info: • Organise sketches and mood boards into a presentation.
• Communicate design inspiration and garment features.
• Review concepts and identify areas for refinement.
• Workshop Exercise
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 519.25 to USD 830.35
