Creative ideas are elevated by experience and expertise. This book sets forth a challenge to fashion designers-continue to expand your horizons, exercise your skills and experiment with strategies. The idea behind collecting and cataloging the essential principles of fashion design, is to build a framework for artful examination that the designer can revisit regularly for inspiration and instruction.Fashion Design Essentials is divided into five easy to reference categories:I.THOUGHT- This section presents intellectual exercises that are intended to serve as catalysts for channeling creativity.II.INVENTORY- This section helps define and re-think the uses of tools and raw materials for fashion design.III.TECHNIQUE- This section identifies a varied assortment of fundamental techniques for executing a fashion designerrs"s idea.IV.ARTISTRY- This section is designed to conjure and cultivate the artistic instincts of a fashion designer.V.NAVIGATION- This section provides the fashion designer diverse strategies for negotiating a path to success.