Creative Design: Undergraduate

Coffee-Stained Music Sheets

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Abstract

The purpose of this design was to develop a concert performance garment for our client that would align with her artistic identity, performance needs, and personal preferences. The challenge involved creating a custom gown that balanced modesty with visual impact, allowed for full arm mobility while playing the violin, and incorporated inspirations from both music and nature. Using the FEA Consumer Needs Model (Lamb & Kallal, 1992), this garment responds holistically to three categories of user needs: functional (ease of movement and fabric comfort), expressive (communicating personal identity as a musician), and aesthetic (visual appeal and harmony in form, texture, and composition). The design was also informed by group research and mood board development highlighting our client’s passion for abstract art, asymmetry in nature, and her signature love of coffee.

Keywords: concert performance wear, user-centered design, FEA Consumer Needs mOdela

How to Cite:

Abdalla, G. & Uriyo, A., (2025) “Coffee-Stained Music Sheets”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 82(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.22018