ARI NENDRAN

Contact:
arinendran@gmail.com
University/School:
Manchester Fashion Institute
Location:
Manchester
Specialism:
Award NomineeDigital MediaEco / Zero Waste DesignFashion DesignFashion TechnologyGender Neutral
About Me

A multidisciplinary unisex designer from Manchester

As a multidisciplinary designer her practice encapsulates the exploration of creative pattern cutting, digital manufacturing, 3D print and innovative technology within fashion design. Heavily inspired by menswear, innovation and architecture, her designs juxtapose contemporary fashion with the unconventional.

Nendran identifies with the current streetwear zeitgeist, where the crossroads of culture and heritage meet with function and technology. From designing Liam Gallagher’s merchandise for his Knebworth show in 2022 to being a finalist in the 2024 Belstaff Cloudmaster fund, she continues to resonate with timeless craft. Explore more of Nendran’s work through the links above.

INSPIRATION

WAVELENGTH λ THROUGH CONSTRAINT A FORCE THAT PROPOGATES

An exploration of a force that holds no bounds within it's constraints, it continues to push through. Inspired by the nautical way of life at the fishing villages in Borneo and South India, this collection delves into the physical constraints put in place to contain the forces of wavelengths. Using found objects and juxtaposing it with 3D print, innovative pattern cutting and digital manufacturing, Wavelength showcases the ripple effect of digital production through fashion design.

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MY WORK

PORTFOLIOS

DETAIL

3D PRINTING FOR CIRCULAR PRODUCTION

The goal of Wavelength is to design for plastic circularity. Found plastic objects were upcycled into garments using non-sew technology such as ultrasonic welding, hot air bonding and removable trims. To visualise the concept of Wavelength, niche design methodologies such as 3D print were used to replicate rain droplets and macrame to represent constraint.

WAVELENGTH λ THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF DIGITAL PRODUCTION THROUGH FASHION DESIGN
Award NomineeDigital MediaEco / Zero Waste DesignFashion DesignFashion TechnologyGender Neutral
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