type project two : stage one

the history of the bathing suit

original history of the bathing suit timeline

{ word association list }

prude to sexy
sun
fun
coverage
skimpy
concealed
fashion vs function
coverage: naked to full to skimpy
cloth
synthetic
two piece one piece
speedo
board shorts
ocean pools hot tub sprinkler
brands
lifeguards
bikini
in art
in photography / magazines
sport
achievements in bathing suits
iconic bathing suits
boating
water skiing
tanning lotion oil sand sun
beach
beach changing stations
what would be considered unacceptable
bikini models of the time
on a hanger
on a clothesline
the pattern
the simple shapes of it
bathing suits in the media
boys girls or both?
board shorts
thongs
lane lines
pool increments
spandex
fashion trends
air and water temp
modesty
sun protections
tan lines
synchronized swimming
waves

{ how its changed over time }
purpose: why they wore it
size area covered
what is acceptable/ popular for the time


{ initial image ideas }

abstract : silhouette of swimwear with the material / pattern for background
laying out on towels: view from above
line of people standing on surfboard
sitting on the edge of the pool
line for the diving board
dress up dolls : flaps on edges
shapes and patterns
spf bottles full of pattern

{ sketch stage }

{found inspiration}
after my sketching i decided i wanted to use waves to show time. This example of layering shapes looks like how i want to show the different suits for the different times.