Shape development

In my sketchbook I have done some shape development to help me with my research. Ever since we learnt about shape development in first year I have always liked doing it as it helps me to move forward in my research and designs.

 Here, I have done some shape development using crystals. This is my favourite shape development and I have decided to design my collection based on the shapes of the crystals. I really like the straight angled lines of the crystal shapes and I want to create straight lines and harsh angles in my collection, doing the shape development really helped me to come to this final design plan.

This shape development is with the beetles I researched. I originally researched the beetles for the colours and textures, but I decided to still do some shape development to still see if I could find any interesting shapes and gain some inspiration. I've decided that I don't like the shapes of the beetles but I do really like the colours and textures which I will want to portray in my fabrics and material.