Creative Design: Professional

A Better Dress: Ideal Illusion

Author: Jessica L. Ridgway (Florida State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this current design scholarship is to create a physical custom optical illusion garment. The following research questions were explored: Can an optical illusion garment increase the wearer's body satisfaction? What design elements can be utilized to manipulate the wearer's perception of their own body? And how does the inclusion of the wearer in the design process effect the overall level of achievable body satisfaction? In-depth interviews and a user centered design approach was utilized. 

Keywords: optical illusion, digital textile printing, body image

How to Cite: Ridgway, J. L. (2022) “A Better Dress: Ideal Illusion”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13598