Taking Fashion Storyboard Digital

TAE4-HYDP State Conference Session

From Thought to a Creation: Learn how to make the Fashion Storyboard Digital! Storyboards can now be created using a digital platform including but not limited to Canva, Picmonkey, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and PowerPoint.

Overview:

The 4-H Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The best storyboards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing to viewers. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations and flats, as well as additional materials (such as photos from the Internet or magazines, paper, fabric swatches, patterns, etc.) that have influenced the unique design.

Just Joss’n Storyboard Example is using the accessory category & hula dancers design brief (more details below). — Just Joss’n Storyboard Example is using the **accessory category** & **hula dancers design brief** (more details below).

Purpose:

The purpose of the Storyboard contest is to give 4-H members an opportunity to create a storyboard of their original design. It also provides the members an opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a designer and illustrator, enhance creativity and originality, and develop visual communication skills.

Design Brief:

The following design brief serves as an example; however, the design brief changes every year for the Texas 4-H contest. (Visit the Texas 4-H website to get the current design brief.) 4-H members should create their Storyboard around their interpretation of the design brief.

Title: Fashion Design Catches the Waves

Sub-title: hula dancers

Hawaiian mythology, Laka is the goddess of love, the forests, and is also widely acknowledged as the patron of hula. Hula dancing is one of the most ancient dances that originated in Hawaii and is believed to be the one that unifies the spirit of the universe with the spirit of nature into a person’s body. Hand movements can signify aspects of nature, such as the swaying of a tree in the breeze or a wave in the ocean, or a feeling or emotion, such as fondness or yearning. Thus, take a cue from the spirit of hula. Be one with nature through movement and dance. Let Hawaiian’s beliefs be the stimulus to your extraordinary blueprint to catching the waves of fashion design.

Design Brief D12 LL.png — SIde note:

Fashion Design Catches the Waves was created in 2018 for the District 12 Leadership Lab.
District Council made the theme (D12 Catches the Waves) and group names (Surfers, Lifeguards, Fish Guides, Hula Dancers, Tourist).
Hence, I created design briefs for each group name; thus, a subtitle was needed.
*Sub-titles are not required for Texas 4-H Storyboard Contest.

Learn more - Get the handout on Storyboard Workshop Idea(s)

GENERAL RULES

(Rules From Texas 4-H SToryboard Contest)

Digital format: Storyboards can be created using a digital platform (view suggestions on top). All entries must be saved as a PDF, jpeg, jpg or png.
Storyboard size requirements: Will vary for every digital platform - there will be different pre-determined size templates; however, custom dimensions will also be an option that you can select.
- Storyboard dimensions need to be between 18”and 24” (in one direction) and 24”and 30” (in the other direction). Recommended size is 18” X 24”.
Number of garments/ designs: Focus on one garment/design for the storyboard.
- May provide up to two (2) variations of the original design.
Categories: The following is a list of the categories and descriptions. Each storyboard should be entered in one category. A 4-H member may enter only one storyboard.

Wearable: Clothing that can be worn. Includes items such as pants, shorts, skirts, blouses, sweaters, coats, dresses, etc.

Accessory: Includes items such as belts, purses, bags, hats, etc.
Jewelry: Includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc.
Pet Clothing: Includes items that can be worn by a pet or any other animal.
Home Décor: Include items that are easy to move and make a home visually appealing, examples of home décor items include: throw pillows, table runner, or wall hanging.
Home Furnishings: Include items that make a home comfortable for living or working in. Examples include: couch, ottoman, chair, tables, desks, beds and the like.

Participation and Level of Competition, Entry and submission of Storyboard, Scoring, & Evaluation

Info on Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines.

Things to consider:

Visual Appeal of Storyboard – Storyboards should show evidence of creativity by the 4-H member. The layout of the storyboard should illustrate a theme, mood, or spirit of an idea.

Original design should serve as the focal point of the design.
Placement of the inspirational items should allow the eye to flow across all elements of the board without distracting from the design.
“White space” or “blank space” should be kept in consideration. Too much or too little white space detracts from the design.
Additional photos and other materials can be used to show the inspiration for the design. These additional materials should enhance the storyboard, without taking away from the original design.

2. Cohesiveness of Imagery and Overall Aesthetic – Unified design elements throughout the board. Design elements can be anything including color, fonts and images.

3. Consistent Color Palette – Use a consistent color palette and theme throughout the board.

Fabrics Trims Embellishments.png — 4. **Fabric Samples, Trims, & Embellishments**

Fabric samples must be included on the board and be appropriate for the design illustrated. Trims and embellishments that would be used on the garment/outfit should be included, if applicable to the design.
- If the exact fabric swatch cannot be found, a “basic swatch” may be used to illustrate fabric type (denim, linen, etc.).
- Examples of trims and embellishments would be top stitching, piping, buttons, etc.

5. Balance – The visual weight of the elements on the storyboard. Visual elements should be placed in a pleasing arrangement to fulfill a purpose or achieve a desired look and feel.

6. Comprehensiveness – Visual design can help to convey a message regarding your design. The colors, images, text and symbols selected should enhance the story of your design.

Illustration Design.png — 7. **Originality**
**of Design Illustration**

The focus of the storyboard contest to display your original designs, not create knockoffs of designs that are already on the market. As the designer it is important use your imagination and inspiration to create fresh and novel ideas. All design illustrations and flats should be the original work of the 4-H member. The design may be hand drawn or computer drawn. No “copying and pasting” from someone’s design as seen on the Internet, in a magazine, or other sources for the original design.

9. Titles/Labels – The title for each storyboard must be the Design Brief (Title) - the design brief changes every year for the Texas 4-H contest. (Visit the Texas 4-H website to get the current design brief.)

10. Additional labels maybe added to the board as needed to provide details as related to the overall design of the board. A subtitle may be used for a more personalized name of the design. Labels may be included to enhance the storyboard or to clarify a point, but they will not be required.

11. Design Brief – Storyboards should follow the design brief and category descriptions.

12. Completeness – Storyboard follows the contest guidelines and includes an illustration, flat and inspiration pieces.

13. Image credit – List the photo credits for the pictures used in the storyboard. These will be included on the storyboard label.

Storyboard label is on Texas 4-H Website

Let’s PraCtice with Design Layout

For the Basics… you’re going to need a Design Brief, Category, Illustration, Flat, Photos, Fabric Swatches, and Titles/Labels.

Design Brief: Fashion Deisgn Catches the waves

Hawaiian mythology, Laka is the goddess of love, the forests, and is also widely acknowledged as the patron of hula. Hula dancing is one of the most ancient dances that originated in Hawaii and is believed to be the one that unifies the spirit of the universe with the spirit of nature into a person’s body. Hand movements can signify aspects of nature, such as the swaying of a tree in the breeze or a wave in the ocean, or a feeling or emotion, such as fondness or yearning. Thus, take a cue from the spirit of hula. Be one with nature through movement and dance. Let Hawaiian’s beliefs be the stimulus to your extraordinary blueprint to catching the waves of fashion design.