designs | Lindsay-Star-Toomey

In recent designs I explored the influence of mathematics on design, and the fascination that mathematicians, as well as designers, have to keep searching for the ultimate symmetry found in everyday objects and in nature, in order to create new universal aesthetics. People may argue over the definition of great design, yet we are continually intrigued by the factors that make certain aesthetics universally appreciated. Reading literature on the golden ratio and the Egyptian mysteries, I have come to realize that by applying mathematical formulas to fashion, art and design it creates a new way to incorporate science into visual arts. I was most influenced by geometric patterns, prints, and laser cutting to create precision patterns that establish scientific properties in my latest designs. Below is an example of that. Hope you enjoy and thanks for taking a peek!

I have been extremely inspired lately and have a million and one ideas that I need to get out of my head and on to paper. During my design process I research and gather images, music, colors, literature etc. that inspire my designs, which in return give them life to grow. Nature has always been a main source of inspiration in my designs, because like my designs, it is always evolving and changing with time. Key design elements that captured my eye lately, and that I noticed have captured other designers attention aside from footwear, are features, colors, and trims that resemble the movement of the ocean. From ombre prints with iridescent beading and light flowing materials to shell surfaced hardware and coral inspired metallic trims. I create mood boards (like below) and scatter them around my loft to continually feed my right brain during the design process.

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Formulaic Precision

waters edge mood board