The MicroTrend Trap exhibit explores the impact of 2023 fashion microtrends, uncovering the cultural, environmental, & personal costs they leave behind. The exhibit invites visitors to see how social media & fast fashion accelerate trend cycles, question the pressures of conformity & embrace, lasting personal style. The key takeaway is style is not defined by trends, & chasing microtrends leads to overconsumption. Embrace what makes you, you. In collaboration with two classmates in the design program. (Mia Chavarria & Gabe Pante)
Skills
Exhibit Design
Layout Design
Typography
Tools
Sketchup
V Ray
Illustrator
Indesign
Photoshop
Wireframes
Experience
Section 1
Trend Timeline
The display spans the year of 2023, from GropeCore in January to Embellished Tailoring in December, showing how each fleeting trend emerges, dominates, & quickly fades. Capturing a culture in constant motion.
Section 2
Influence Abyss
A dark room with flashing screens and endless voices from TikTok, Instagram, etc. Sensory overload mirrors the pressure of constant trend exposure, highlighting how social media fuels conformity & consumption.
Section 3
Weight of Waste
Statistics & graphics show the pressures of trend culture, including social pressure, stress, & loss of individuality, alongside the environmental impact of overconsumption & pollution.
Section 4
Beyond the Trend
The journey ends in a calm, restorative space that celebrates individuality & intentional style. Mirrors & affirmations encourage self-expression, reminding visitors that authenticity endures long after trends fade.
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