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Maria Ficek
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• Polish culture has many untrue streotypes. Myscoseptions such as: polish epopel are theifs, they drink too much alcochol(espesically vodka)
they are ignorant and rude, along with many others. These misconceptions are often shown in modern media. I intervied my parents and
they stated that Although in countries such as aerica these types of streotypes aren’t known about since Poland is quite a small country in
comparison. Howewer in Europe these stereo types about Poland are quite common.
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 A: this product is different to most traditional polish corset A: this product is totally different to what most people imagine
vests. Its very modern an dinovative.Since the main fabric when thinking of a polish corset. It very bold and not too
isn't black there's a larger contrast between the colors. It detailed. In my opinion it doesn't fulfill what it was made for.

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also uses more shades of blue then the usual polish These corset/vests should have many designs and sequins tis
corset/vest. has neither. I would at least change the colors to be a bit less
C: the target audience is polish people who want to dress harsh. Although it would have a good contrast with the male
traditionally. The fact that this corset vest uses a lot of red vest which is usually baqe and light blue, this product is not
and white can connect to the polish flag which is red and what most people look for in a polish corset/vest.
• Accesfm white. Unlike the previous design is has much ore traditional C: this product probably wouldn’t cost a lot since it doesn't
• A:I think this product looks flower designs which come from Krakow and are popular all have many design and colors. One would only need to buy red
visually appealing and has a lot over Poland. fabric, black and white string/yarn. The cost would depend on
of details. It has a large variety M: this product is probably made by hand since the designs the choice of fabric. However that probably wouldn’t be a lot
of colors especially on the
flower parts. Although in are very intricate and detailed. You can also see that the therefore this product is very affordable.
comparison to the polish fabric is light and breezy white is ideal fro the customers. M:I would probably use cotton since it’s the most breathable
corsets my family has its very Since theses vests are usually made for dancers making the fabric. That is if this product was being sold in the warmer
modest. It could overall have material breathable makes it ideal. parts of Poland such as mazury. If it was being sold in the
more detail . Also the ribbon
seems quite small and not as colder pats id make it out of wool in order to keep the dancer/
extra as the rest of the corset. wearer warm. This product also looks like it could be
manufactured by machines since it doesn't have any intricate
• C: this product is very fitting for or individual designs.
its audience. It meets all the
expectations for this kid of
product. For example the fabric
being black and then colorful
designs embordered with
string. Also the endings are
made well and are the right
size.
• F: the function of this product
is to be used as part of a larger
costume.
 A: this product is very different from
all the others tht ive analyzed. It has a

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different color of fabric and details.
Instead of the tytpical black
background it has a deep velvet color.
There are no sequins just gold string
around the edges of the corset. This
A: this product is one of the dieal exmples
deffiently takes away from the
of a polish corset/vest. It has a lot of color
aesthetic of the product stince it looks
which contrasts well with the black fabric.
rushed and untidy
It has sequjns which make it very bright
M: the materials of the product look
and sparkly. This is also the only product
very cheap and not well made. It
so far which which has a ribbon pin on the
looks like the red outside fabric is very
let shoulder. This is a very traditional thing
cheap.
to have on a vest like this. Since these
C: the cost of this product is proabaly
vests are susally wore while dancing
very cheap since the quality doesn’t
around a pole with ribbons, the pin brings
look to good.
a sense of community .
C: this product will probably cost more
since is has to be hand made. All the
squins have to be sown on separetly
aswell as the outlines of red and yellow.
This product also has two types of fabric.
A felt black fabric on the outside and
breathable cotton on the inside. This will
also make the product cost more.
M: this product has many different
materials. For example all the sequins are
sown on. This means its very fragile and
tat they could fall off or get ripped off. I
myself own one of these corset vests and
theyre very easy to damage. In order to
avoid that one cold use some fabric glue
aswell as string inorder to keep the
sequinsin place for longer ithouth it
effecting the aesthetic of the product.
reaserch
1. what age and grade are you?
2. what country were you born in?
3. what culture do you identify with?
4. How long have you lived in china?
5. would you consider yourself a third culture kid?
6. When you think of polish culture what are three things that come to mind?
7. Have you heard of any misconceptions about polish culture if yes what?
8. What are the 3 core values of your culture?
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Design breif
• Product will be able to be worn
• Product will be made of breathable fabric
• Product will have vibrant colors
• product will be made with nontoxic fabric paint
• Product will raise awareness about polish stereotypes
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• Initial
ideas/designs

• I will be putting designs of polish

stereotypes (alcoholism, theft ,
laziness) on one side of he corset
and on the other I will be putting the
true polish values( family, nature,
food)
Client feedback
• Client 1:
• Add colors
• Good message
• Maybe add writing so its clear what the pictures mean.

• I will be adding colors o the prototype and a polish flag on the back and writing underneath the pictures
Final design proposal
• Design has the polish flag on the back to indicate what the
stereo types are about
• There is writing under the drawing to have a clear message
Manufacturing details
Part of vest Quantity Color + Fabric Type Measurements (LxW)

Base fabric 1 Cotton/polysester mix 40cm by 305cm

black
Fabric paint 1 White , red , blue Nsmall containers,
,yellow,green black,grey,
ribbon 1 Polysester 50 cm
red
process
step process time Risk assesment
1 Get a black shirt 5 mins Is the shirt big enough
2 Mark where the shirt will be cut 5 mins Is it accurate
with chalk
3 Cut the marked parts of the shirt 10 mins Is the cut clean

4 Draw the outlines of all designs 15 mins Is it clear enough

on shirt using chalk

5 Fill in all designs with white paint 20 mins Is it enough paint

for base
6 Wait for the paint to dry 5mins Is the piant dry
7 Paint on details to all designs 30mins-1hr Are the details clear
with different colors

8 Cut holes in the middle of shirt 5mins Are the holes big neough

9 Meassure out ribbon and put 5 mins Is the ribbon long enough
through the holes
Process photos
Final product
evaluating
• Client anlysis:
• My target audience were inclined to inquire and serch up polish traditions and steretypes. There was a larger awareness in the community.

• Product ipact:
• My target audience was impressed with the qulity and apprence of the product. Since it looks like a polish corset it was a great combinttion of culture and
awareness.
• Product suces according to deisgn brief
• Product didn’t have as many desgins due to time management issues, however overall it met majority of the citieria

• Future improvemnts:
• Insetad of painitng it I would rather sow sine it would make the deisgn more professional.

• What I learned:
• I leanred that I must manage my time better since at th beginning I was planning to make the base of the corset myself however that would take too much time.