luminescence: Powered by Light, Designed for Speed.
Overview
Merging the ethereal beauty of bioluminescence with the limitless potential of AI, Luminescence is a competitive swimwear collection that reimagines aquatic visuals in a futuristic, surreal realm. Inspired by the fluid motion of jellyfish and the mystique of the deep sea, each design incorporates flowing, organic shapes and mythical, dreamlike motifs, creating an aesthetic that feels both otherworldly and performance-driven.
Blur effects mimic the mesmerizing glow of underwater creatures, while bioluminescent-inspired accents bring a luminous, high-tech edge to the collection. Luminescence is more than swimwear, it’s an exploration of how AI transforms marine aesthetics into an ethereal, cutting-edge vision of the future.
Product Development
Fashion Design
Pattern Making
Technical Illustration
CLO 3D
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Team
Solo Project
Tools
Role
The Ask
Research the competitive swimwear segment to understand the audience's needs and preferences.
Design four distinct prints in six colorways for both women's and men's swimwear.
Utilize Clo 3D to apply and refine prints on swimwear models, incorporating pattern editing, piping, and binding.
Ensure designs are visually appealing, performance-oriented, and versatile across sizes, catering to competitive swimmers.
The Process
Research
The project began with extensive trend research using WGSN to identify a direction with strong conceptual depth. The Underwater Fantasy forecast immediately stood out for its imaginative take on aquatic visuals reinterpreted through AI. The theme explores fluid, jellyfish-inspired forms, surreal underwater worlds, and soft blur effects that capture an ethereal, dreamlike quality.
pattern making
With this direction established, I developed original motifs inspired by the forecast’s movement and luminosity. Each motif was hand-drawn and vectorized in Adobe Illustrator, then refined into seamless repeating patterns. Multiple colorways were explored to test visual impact and ensure overall cohesion across the collection.
clo
The finalized patterns were applied in CLO 3D to visualize their use on swimwear silhouettes. For the women’s designs, prints were applied across the full bodice for a striking, cohesive statement. For the men’s swimwear, pattern placement was more strategic, complemented by tonal topstitching to introduce subtle detailing and balance the overall look.
