At Hussein Chalayan’s Spring 2007 show, a model walks out onto the runaway with a Victorian-inspired gown and pauses in the middle of the stage hands by her side. Slowly her garment begins to open as if someone were undressing her. As she stands there, the garment continues its transformation into another silhouette. As the next five looks individually come out onto the runway, the audience are captivated by the metmorphose of each look. Hussein Chalayan was able to use microchips to create his innovative designs. If microchips can be added to garments, what else can be done?
Fashion isn’t easy, but I get it. Honestly, I don’t know how I can incorporate fashion into software engineering. I am interested in designing a 3D body scanning app to help customers find their perfect fit, an A.I. program that allows anyone to design and manufacture their own clothes, and technology infused textiles. Are these even possible? Software engineering is intimidating. However, I remain unswayed and ever more eager and determined to learn about the many facets of software engineering. Undoubtedly, I remain focused in my aspiration to create a symbiotic relationship between my passion for fashion and technology.
At the moment, my dream of creating a technology infused textile is snapped back into perspective. The athletic software engineering pedagogy really opened my eyes to my strengths and a lot of my opportunities. In order to be a successful software engineer, the skills I hope to develop in the future are mastering the programming languages, having the ability to problem solve efficiently and to gain more confidence in my programming skills. As for my experiences in the future, I am more focused on the present and the path ahead of me because it is one filled with numerous learning hurdles. With more confidence and of course improved programmming skills, I will be more likely to apply for jobs and other programming opportunities. Like clothing sketches in my design book, I just need to understand how to draft the pattern so I can cut and sew.