Present Joys

Trying to adequately express disgust for bad (imaginary) yogurt. IT’S FOR PHOTO REFERENCE, guys.

ccadonestore:

DESIGNER #10

Nigel Ewan

Columbus, Ohio / Advertising & Graphic Design / Junior

1. Tell us about your collection for One. (What was your concept or inspiration?)

I’ve created a collection of bow ties, each one constructed from two eclectic, coordinating pieces of found fabric. Because of these constraints, each tie is completely unique.

2. Can you describe your personal style? Is it reflected in your collection at all? (If not, how is it different?)

I dress (first) to be comfortable and (second) to show respect for my surroundings and for others. I do not make things I would not enjoy wearing myself.

3. Do you find that your body of work typically centers around a certain theme or aesthetic? If so, why do you think that is?

I strive to create objects that are well-crafted and that eschew trendiness.

4. Describe your design aesthetic in 3 words.

enduring / urbane / quixotic

5. What attracted you to submit work for One? What attracts you to fashion?

I mostly like to make things for myself. On rare occasions, I enjoy making things for other people. This is one of those latter times. I love men’s fashion because of its uncanny ability to be simultaneously rooted in history and completely fresh.

Oh, hey, it’s me! People from my school are doing something cool and I made some ties for them. Fun for the end of the semester!

• Had a nice independent study meeting with Mr. Lutz. After we finished, we decided not to meet next week. So I’m all done!
• Spent time in the CCAD library helping Amanda impose booklet pages, which was way harder than it should have been!
• Wore a snowflake shirt and red corduroy waistcoat on monday and had people say “you look so Christmasey!” to me all day.
• Attended my very last marketing class. Good freaking riddance!
• Took a very unhealthy lunch to Copywriting on tuesday, which included a bottle of Yoo-hoo and Little Debbie Christmas Cakes. Highly necessary at this time of year.
• Started working on my third and final major jewelry project, which is due really soon.
• Got a surprisingly large amount of work done in my thursday morning ad class. The pressure is getting to me!
• Hung out with Mr. Burleigh in thursday’s jewelry class. He was there pretty much the whole time killing time and giving advice. Tons of fun.
• Drove back to school to hear Mr. Burleigh speak to the Christian group, Sanctuary. It was a very good, encouraging time.

I am friends with these old people. We had lunch together on sunday and it was great.