Agency Through Symbolic Communication: Employing Spiral Pattern Principles
Abstract
The use of dress as a symbolic device to communicate meaning can hold important significance in advocating for agency. This design celebrates the Suffragette’s use of white as a symbolically ambiguous symbol for social equality. The project uses all-natural unbleached fabrics and introduces new ways of pattern development that builds on previous work in innovative spiral draping techniques.
Keywords: Dress Symbols, Creativity, Innovation, Spirals, Design, Draping
How to Cite:
Bernardoni, J. M. & Ruppert-Stroescu, M., (2020) “Agency Through Symbolic Communication: Employing Spiral Pattern Principles”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 77(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11860
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