Designer of the Month – Spotlight on Luiza

Welcome to our Designer of the Month blog, where we celebrate the incredible talents within our community. This month, we're thrilled to introduce you to Luiza Schommer. This talented fashion designer brings a vibrant energy and a passion for sustainability to the Repsketch community. Let's delve into her creative journey and see how Repsketch empowers her designs.

Meet Luiza: A Fashionista with a Heart of Gold

Meet Luiza, our “Designer of the Month” and a true talent in the fashion world! Hailing from Bom Princípio, a charming city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Luiza recently graduated with a degree in fashion. Her passion for design began in childhood, when she would craft clothes for her Barbies and dream of running her own fashion studio.

Since I was a child, I couldn't imagine myself in any other profession. I loved designing clothes, sewing dresses for my Barbies, and pretending that I was a fashion designer and had a fashion studio.

Luiza with her Gala Collection

Today, she channels that early enthusiasm into her role as a fashion designer at Gardana Jeans. Her journey from playful sketches to professional denim designs illustrates her commitment and love for the fashion industry. Her story is one of dedication, creativity, and a deep-rooted commitment to her craft.

I fell in love with the world of denim.

Luiza’s story isn’t just about fashion; it’s also about her values and passions. A devoted vegetarian and animal rights advocate, she’s deeply connected to her principles. Her love for the beach and commitment to sustainability inform her design philosophy.

Discovering Repsketch: A Design Game-Changer

Luiza’s introduction to RepSketch marked a turning point in her design career. Initially searching for tools to streamline her technical fashion drawings, she found RepSketch and was pleasantly surprised by its comprehensive features.

The fact that there was a free tool with so many features was a surprise.

What started as a search for efficiency soon became an essential part of her creative toolkit. The platform’s easy-to-use design models and detailed drawing tools have revolutionized how Luiza approaches her work, turning time-consuming tasks into efficient processes.

RepSketch has become my right hand in my professional life.

Repsketch's library of pre-designed models and details became a game-changer, saving her time and allowing for faster exploration of ideas in her daily workflow.

Repsketch: Fueling Creativity and Efficiency

Luiza utilizes Repsketch daily for her professional projects. The platform helps her streamline the design process, enabling her to create three times more designs compared to traditional hand-drawing methods.

Repsketch is fantastic, it has helped me save a lot of time in the creative process. Compared to the time it took me to draw by hand, I can develop 3x more with the online tool.

Luiza explains, the platform’s library of ready-made sketches and detailed drawings has been invaluable, enabling her to focus on the creative aspects of design rather than getting bogged down by manual drawing tasks. This efficiency not only speeds up her workflow but also helps maintain a high level of quality in her designs.

The sketches available in the library are amazing.

A Community that Uplifts

Being part of the RepSketch community has been a source of motivation and inspiration for Luiza. The recognition she’s received, including being featured as “Designer of the Month,” has been incredibly rewarding.

Creating designs and receiving likes within the tool as well as recognition from the team is extremely special and motivating.

Luiza shares that the supportive environment and collaborative spirit within the community have provided her with encouragement and inspiration, making her feel valued and connected. Her positive interactions and the feedback from other designers contribute to her growth and creative journey.

Championing Sustainability Through Design

Luiza's final university project was a testament to her creativity and commitment to sustainability. She developed a gala collection using upcycled jeans, showcasing her ability to transform discarded materials into elegant and innovative designs. Repsketch played a crucial role in visualizing these eco-conscious designs.

This work was extremely laborious. A year of dedication, and the fact that I had to put it on a collection board, in which I could convey and represent all its meaning in a sketch drawing, would be very complicated. But RepSketch was essential in this process.

Repsketch's tools were instrumental in bringing Luiza's vision to life. She was able to accurately depict the cutouts, shades, and textures of the upcycled jeans, creating a cohesive and visually appealing collection.

I was able to represent various shades of jeans and combinations effectively.

Luiza explains that Repsketch's capabilities ensured that her designs not only met her creative standards but also aligned with her commitment to sustainable fashion.

Crafting Couture at Gardana Jeans

At Gardana Jeans, Luiza applies her design skills to create denim pieces that are both stylish and functional. Her role involves designing new collections, creating technical drawings, and overseeing the production process. RepSketch supports her by simplifying complex design elements like pockets, buttons, and stitching.

Working as a stylist for a jeans brand and creating my own pieces, I needed a way to speed up this process instead of drawing them all by hand.

Repsketch has been an invaluable asset in her professional life. The platform's efficiency and versatility have allowed her to streamline her design process and focus on creating innovative and sustainable denim pieces. The tool’s resources are integral to her daily work, contributing to a more streamlined and professional design process.

Looking Forward: A Collaborative Future

Luiza is enthusiastic about continuing her journey with RepSketch. She plans to keep using the platform for her designs and recommends it to colleagues and the design community. She envisions a future where the platform continues to evolve and embrace open-source sharing.

I think there should be more sharing methods like this... The fashion world definitely needs to embrace this model. It would be wonderful for everyone!

We're incredibly grateful to Luiza for her passion and creativity. She hopes for more opportunities to collaborate and engage with the community, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for designers. As she continues to inspire others, Repsketch will remain committed to empowering designers like her with the tools and community they need to thrive.

Explore Luiza's Portfolio

Want to see Luiza's amazing upcycled collection designs? Get inspired by Luiza’s work and let her creativity spark new ideas for your own designs. Her designs showcase her creativity, technical skills, and commitment to sustainable fashion. Check out her latest projects and see how she brings her fashion visions to life.