Empathize
You will research various beading techniques and cultural significance by interviewing a professional beadwork artist, exploring online resources, and analyzing existing designs to gain deep insights and inspire your creative journey.
Days 1 - 3
Explore Beading Techniques and Textures
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Draft Bead Embroidery Concepts and Practice
Project Work 60m
Document Beading Insights
Deliverable
Define
You will identify and synthesize key insights from your research on cultural significance and beading techniques to develop a focused problem statement for your design challenge, setting the stage for innovative and culturally resonant beaded embroidery ideas.
Days 4 - 6
Study Beading Techniques and Cultural Context
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Draft Problem Definition and Mood Boards
Project Work 60m
Problem Definition Portfolio
Deliverable
Ideate
You will brainstorm a variety of beading techniques and design ideas, sketch potential patterns, and explore different color palettes that could be used to convey stories through your beaded embroidery on clothing.
Days 7 - 10
Exploring Beadwork Techniques and Tools
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Draft Color Palettes and Motifs
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prototype Beaded Embroidery on Fabrics
Project Work 60m
Concept Sketches & Rationale
Deliverable
Prototype
You will construct scaled versions of your beaded embroidery designs by experimenting with fabric, bead sizes, and stitching techniques to test their visual impact and usability while gathering feedback from peers and mentors on your prototypes' effectiveness.
Days 11 - 15
Explore Bead Types and Fabric Interactions
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Beadwork Pattern Reading and Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Bead Stitching on Test Garment
Project Work 60m
Peer Feedback and Design Iteration
Project Work 60m
Beading Testing Documentation
Deliverable
Test/Present
You will showcase your finished beaded embroidery pieces in a 'Beads & Threads Showcase' event, demonstrating techniques and stories behind each design, while gathering feedback and insights from attendees to refine your craft further.
Days 16 - 20
Exploring Bead Stitch Techniques for Textiles
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Design Sketching and Palette Planning
Project Work 45m
Fabric Prep and Bead Compatibility
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prototype Swatches: Apply and Iterate
Project Work 45m
Beaded Embroidery Showcase
Assessment