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Can We Trust What We See?

This week’s focus on visual ethics made me think about how often images aren’t as real as they seem, especially in fashion and social media. The idea that images can be staged or altered stood out to me because so many photos are edited to create a certain lifestyle or appearance. As someone interested in fashion merchandising, this is important because visuals are used to influence how people feel about products. While editing can make things look more appealing, it also rai

Fizzaha Vhora

May 31 min read

Good Design vs. Bad Design

This week’s topic on good design versus bad design made me realize how often I experience both in my daily life, especially when shopping. As a fashion merchandising major, I pay a lot of attention to how stores and websites are set up. Good design feels effortless you can easily find what you’re looking for, and everything makes sense. That connects to the ideas of discoverability and understandability from the readings. On the other hand, bad design is frustrating, like whe

Fizzaha Vhora

May 31 min read

What Is Beauty?

This week’s focus on aesthetics and beauty made me rethink what beauty actually means, especially in fashion. Before this, I mostly thought of beauty as something that just “looks good,” but now I see that it’s more connected to emotion and personal perspective. As a fashion merchandising major, this is really important because fashion isn’t just about function it’s about how clothing makes people feel. I also found the idea of yin and yang interesting, because it shows how f

Fizzaha Vhora

May 31 min read

Looking Beyond the Surface

This week’s focus on design critique and visual literacy made me realize how much deeper fashion really is than just clothing. As a fashion merchandising major, I’m constantly looking at outfits, ads, and displays, but I wasn’t always thinking about the meaning behind them. Learning how to break down a design into description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment helped me slow down and actually understand what I’m seeing. I also found the discussion on cultural appropriati

Fizzaha Vhora

May 31 min read

The Power of Proportion

This week we talked about proportion, and it made me think about why certain trends work better for me than others. Proportion is about how parts of a design relate to each other. For example, when I wear cropped jackets with high waisted pants, it makes my legs look longer. That proportion feels more flattering on my body. But when I wear long tops with low rise jeans, it visually shortens me. As someone interested in fashion and possibly working in styling or marketing, und

Fizzaha Vhora

Mar 21 min read

The Thought Behind the Outfit

This semester has made me more aware of how intentional design really is. I used to get dressed based on mood, but now I think about silhouette and visual impact. For example, when I wear monochrome outfits, I notice how unity makes the look feel elevated and cohesive. If I mix too many shapes or colors, it can feel chaotic. Learning about design principles has helped me understand why certain outfits photograph better than others. Since I’m interested in fashion and work in

Fizzaha Vhora

Feb 281 min read

Creating Stability Through Style

Balance is something I didn’t realize I naturally use until we discussed the principles of design. When I create outfits, I always try to balance proportions. If I wear oversized jeans, I usually pair them with a fitted top. If I wear something dramatic like a big jacket, I keep everything else simple. This connects to what we learned about visual weight. Dark colors and bulky shapes feel heavier, so I balance them with lighter or slimmer pieces. I also think about this when

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Feb 281 min read

Beyond Trends: Understanding Color

Color theory has completely changed how I shop. Before this class, I would buy things just because they were trendy. Now I think about color harmony and temperature. I’ve realized I gravitate toward neutrals like black, beige, and denim because they create unity and are easy to style. When I add a pop of color, like red or bright blue, it creates emphasis in the outfit. This is helpful for social media because emphasis draws attention in photos. I also notice how lighting cha

Fizzaha Vhora

Feb 281 min read

This blog is a reflection of how the design concepts I’m studying this semester show up in my everyday life. As someone interested in fashion and content creation, I’ve started noticing how elements like line, color, balance, and proportion influence the way I dress, take photos, and present myself. These entries explore the connection between classroom theory and real world styling, showing how design principles shape not only what I wear, but how I see and create visual experiences.