Fashion your future: Think more like a fashion designer | Suzi Vaughan | TEDxQUT
We live in times of unprecedented, disruptive change and uncertainty and most people find it challenging to thrive in those circumstances. If ‘design thinking’ is the new black, then thinking like a fashion design may just be the next big thing! This talk takes the idea of design thinking and translates it into a series of very practical tips that you can employ yourself, every day to help you think more optimistically in times of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Professor Suzi Vaughan has settled (for now) in Brisbane, Australia having studied, lived and worked in Europe and Asia. After graduating from St Martins School of Art in London with a Ba Hons in Fashion, she started her professional career as a fashion designer, later moving into fashion education. Since 2011 she has been part of the executive team of a large Australian university. With over thirty years’ experience of design practice and teaching, she has become an advocate for the power and potential of design thinking.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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People who look down on fashion designers don't understand the creativity and genius insights that go on behind the scenes. This woman is truly extraordinary!
@Sbannmarie
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@ngenammunga5395
2 жыл бұрын
Very true 💯💯
@krypt2458
Жыл бұрын
My dad’s a fashion designer and it really is a berry long and thorough process for each design that take a lot of creativity and thinking skills
@cherylbartlette9245
Жыл бұрын
My father me asked me at 15 what I would like to do as a career I stated Be a Fashion Designer. He stated a 'Dressmaker???, That's what My Aunt does in England. I said you are wearing clothing that someone designed(Carthartt work clothing). My point exactly 💯
1. Use your imagination 2. Be curious 3. Be observant 4. Don’t overlook simple familiar things 5. Have lots of ideas but don’t fall in love with them all 6. Share your ideas 7. Be an influencer 8. Don’t be afraid to try new things or to make mistakes 9. Be optimistic
@CrazyWhore116
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for making the list, really appreciate it ☺️
" You might have lots of friends and many followers, it does not mean that you have any influence " 💯
Imagination is a fantastic thing! Remember that my teacher told me that I had to take different paths in my life from changing the way I have breakfast to listening to other kinds of music genres. In fact that really helped me as a fashion student.
@ninadahms6798
6 жыл бұрын
Rodrigo Landaveri Thank you so much! Your comment is incredibly interesting, it definitely enriched my view on life and fashion:)
@ajitharamesh2035
4 жыл бұрын
Hmm
@venusfirenza2547
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful ! Your ability to draw from new experiences and inspirations. It is such a blessing to have.
@jiboyoseo
2 жыл бұрын
inspiring comment!
Not many people sharing insights like this about fashion design. Love it!
@HisDearMissK
4 жыл бұрын
I was just on your channel, saw this, while watching I thought of you, too funny, and here you are
@TheFashionRunUp
4 жыл бұрын
@@HisDearMissK That's hilarious! :D
She's rocking that cream turtleneck. Her voice is so lovely . Very smart woman.
This was mandatory viewing for my Intro to Fashion Design course, and if "being curious about everything" plays a big role in becoming a fashion designer, then I've made the right career decision and been training for it my whole life! Excellent video, I'm so glad it was required
@andreasanchez1453
Жыл бұрын
I just want to learn how to sew like the professionals . Sewing is my therapy my escape I enjoy the art. Plus, I can’t resist a pleated skirt!
"No one knows what will happen in a year... 5 years..." COVID! Those words have never been more true.
@emanuelcarvalho8510
3 жыл бұрын
that was what I was thinking hahah
Oh, finally no 15 minute long personal stories that got nothing to do with the topic. Clear, concise and to the point. Thank you!
Sharing this with everyone I know that wants to pursue a fashion career! It's exactly what I keep trying to ingrain in my students and they look at me like I'm crazy lol People think fashion is just about pretty clothes, but it's about more than the product. If they were to look outside the world of fashion to explore everything about life, they wouldn't get stuck not knowing what to design, because they would find inspiration everywhere! and their collections would be so much more authentically captivating
@kavitasinha8626
3 жыл бұрын
A great though about Fashion 🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️. Hats off to you
@VelvetKatOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
@@kavitasinha8626 thank you😊
@kavitasinha8626
3 жыл бұрын
@@VelvetKatOfficial Hey, are you interested in sustainable fashion?
@VelvetKatOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
@@kavitasinha8626 I am actually😃 whatsup?
@kavitasinha8626
3 жыл бұрын
@@VelvetKatOfficial Can I have your email address? Please
she is really a great designer with great thoughts. I really loved it
👑 This talk is gold! 👑
I work at a University as a curriculum specialist and I love how her ideas and thoughts are transferable to any field! Thank you for sharing!
How funny, I just stumble across this vid! Suzi use to be my teacher when I was at LCF, I also moved to Australia from London and have since working in the fashion industry Great to see you Suzi great talk.
this talk includes simple things we miss out on that actually makes a big difference.
An amazing presenter! She knows how to combine ideas and present them effectively. Reminding us IMAGINATION is an infinite well of resources.
Love this! so inspiring and make us, fashion designers, look so unique. Such a influencer Suzi Vaughan!.
I love that I’m studying fashion design diy. And this is fantastic!!! Great Job!! Thank You!!
Omg this was amazing thank you. Validates why I love fashion and it’s constant evolution and possibilities.
Brilliant TEDx... I've come in to the field of fashion in late middle age..... catching up on what I should done when younger.... I've always loved fashion and the power of dressing up......
Such a beautiful articulate woman some great life advice really enjoyed your talk
I just stumbled this video just now when I was looking for background music while doing my morning routine of letting my imagination go wild and restructure things. And I cant keep laughing and especially smilling. I am from a city in indonesia, went to university in germany taking chemistry. My family are strongly logic and many are either enggineer or doctor. In my last part of my study, I am and was struggling and the struggling is real till now (9 years have past). As a straight boy who loves womens, I am now a fashion designer, living in bali. And all the point from 1 to 9, I do it naturally and many think that I am just crazy, as some even do not know how to introduce me as to other people, as I crave so much of knowledge and the thirst never can be quenched. I write, I draw, I cook, I mix drinks, I read, I makes videos and many other things. And when people asked, what actually am I? I said, 'I just fall in love with beauty and I live and work for fashion'. - because people can say things but we are who know who we are~
@keevandeurs
4 жыл бұрын
I was raised by my Civil Engineer/Architectural Engineer Father and a down-to-earth smart Mother. He had a difficult time NOT worrying about pension & medical plans which came with more stable career paths ... All this to say, your comment resonated with me.
@jmjanacek4335
4 жыл бұрын
Yes that's beautiful!
I had the same thing when I told my dad I wanted to study fashion at university, he was really against it and wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor. But he kindly came to the open day and saw what it involves and then really supported me!
@wijsel7457
6 жыл бұрын
mealiac lucky you are, I'm still convincing my parents and I got sick of that, think I will quit very soon -_-
@fannyac1078
5 жыл бұрын
@@wijsel7457 please dont quit, its your life and only yours
@periwinkle2881
5 жыл бұрын
@@wijsel7457 hey please do not quit on your dream!! Hang on there, you are not alone. Best of luck to you :)
@vencicekov2864
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with your dad. I mean if that is your dream, who am i to tell you that you shouldn't do it. But you are basicaly useless. You don't help the society in any way shape or form. You are just going to make the poor people even more depressed.
@teyasaadeh2313
5 жыл бұрын
I want to one my own brand but everyone tells me fashion school won’t help me so I’m planning to go to business school but I still really really want to go to school for fashion
Wow such a nice talk for fashion designer or students...
Her hands are stunning!
Am so glad i found this because it just about gave me alot of inspiration. Thank you for sharing this message. You don't know how much this literally means to me💜❤️
What a great talk and you look glorious.
Her voice and way of speaking is so adorable 🥰
Love this! Not only can it be for fashion designers, but creatives as well ❤️
Oh my dear god , you were my very first lecturer and when you left LCF i cried my eyes out . It is very very nice to see you here . I will try to get in touch with you again
She talks about all the things,that i need!❤️
What a talk...! I'm so lucky to having come across this Ted video. She shared insights in a remarkable way.
i can watch this over an over i took notes of the 9 she mentioned
this is an awesome channel !!
Excellent! most of these things we already know but need that constant reminder to actually take the plunge and do them!
wow that was so beautiful really encouraged me that i was on the right path
How wonderful explanation it is.Thank you very much!
This is a very different way of thinking👍🏻. She is very bold and honest.
What an inspiring talk!!!
Great tips says this former NYC fashion illustrator and present day painter/composer! Let your imagination run wild! "imagination is more important than knowledge"...Albert Einstein. I say both are equally important, the two together are pretty powerful! Thanks for sharing TedX!
@venusfirenza2547
2 жыл бұрын
Imagination makes the world go round.
This was a great talk for the old energies and ways of the dark ages that we've recently left behind. She made some good points, especially ways not to be in a thinking/doing rut and rub shoulders with other cultures, but it's like pre-1987, where you were to lead or be innovative without being "far out", not being too different than everyone else. On the one hand, she advises to be original, but she says to keep track of what everyone else is doing and saying. To me you can only be truly creative by taking inspiration where YOU find it, not doing what others are doing, but finding creativity within yourself. Learn techniques from the best, as part of your arsenal of know-how, not to try to do THEM. Do YOU. It's the way of this new era.
@TychoHupperets
5 жыл бұрын
wow, my words exactly.
@venusfirenza2547
2 жыл бұрын
And never be afraid to be friends with the ones "too far out". They can help us perceive their experiences. And they help us recognize who we are and find where we are most comfortable. Even though they may be the odd man out most of the time. They sure can inspire to go a bit farther in the complexities where they are comfortable.
its very very veeeery motivational speech , well done and clapping
My old head of department at QUT Fashion! Great job Suzi :)
@Curryboikutty
5 жыл бұрын
wow that's so cute
Everything she said applies to being a teacher too.... I love it!
I am a fashion student and this video was really motivating.. I needed to see this video badly. thankyou TEDx. Literally helping so many people out there.
What a great talk! Amazing insight!! Bravo.
Share Ideas!!!! this is how I learn and Ma'am jut said amazing.
Ms Vaughan has such elegant hands. Loved this talk 👍😍😍
Thank you for a wonderful lessons
Yess!! I had the opportunity to showcase my designs for the very first time at a fashion show 2 Days ago!!!!😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏 hard work pays off!!! My family came to support me and they finally understood why I was so busy for several months days and nights working on my collection! It's so much work behind the scenes! If you are a designer! Continue to dream big🙏🙏🙏 our creativity is everything😍
@jessegabriel364
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations
I like this presentation. Nice voice and a self awareness of this speaker make it very convincing
I really owe you a lot thank you for sharing. I really appreciate it.
I love your presentation ma'am.
Very informative lecture .Thank you
What a wonderful soul. Reminds me of a good friend from school.
Very inspiring one ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for all those great advice!!!
Totally love it!!👌🏼
I love her speech, Best example of an English literate
Thank you so much Suzi
Brilliant ! what a charming lady and speech
Spectacular talk!
This is not only for fashion designer, this is for life
no 8. "...to make misteaks" haha..if that spelling mistake was mistaken intentionally... she is "also" awesomeee
I'm an engineer but this is so applicable, especially since technology changes so quickly you gotta embrace change, you gotta be observant and how to come up with ideas/solutions and how to pick which ones to go forward with. If, as an engineer you are doing the same thing day in and day out, with logic and no creativity, your job will probably be phased out by AI at some point. I didn't think there was any similarity between fashion designers and engineers before this, but turns out the fundamentals are the same as long as you look pass the superficial stuff like colors/fabric or computer languages.
Thank you so much
thank you Suzi Vaughan
Wow Poignant truly! Creativity and how to let go of the known and move ideas out of the dungeon.
Very good!!
Thank you Suzi!
Extraordinary!
very good talk, well done!
I loved it💞
Thank you for you beautiful positive speech to others
That was a nice talk!
I want to be like you someday. I bet they all want to too. 💛
@Eno_write
7 жыл бұрын
Jef Lao No , I want to be better
Thank you 🙏🏻
Fantastic!!!
Her words are really useful and it is my biggest dream to become a fashion designer. Thanks for u conversation
AMAZING!!
wow best speech ever
St. Martins is my dream
love it ❤❤❤❤
I want to be like her.
Exceptionally beautiful sister.God bless you
Thank you!
Thank you ❤️
i don't know about you, but i think this is really the future.
Brilliant!
love it
Still relevant today 😊
What color combination of her dress, background and the red.. Adorable
her whole look screams "creative" and so does her slides.
Thank you
Loveee this talk so much! So inspiring!!!
thank you
Everything that she said is how I act, move and think. I hope that one day, I'll be able to create and influence others the same way *praying*
Amazing
I like few points of her about qualities should a Evey designer should own, irrespective of the stream. But very modern fashion world & fashion designer who not concerned about the nature Or impact of products.
Waw no one knows what the future will bring. Gonna start study fashion now.