I am a ‘phygital’ apparel freelancer specializing in CG3D Digital Apparel Design & Asset Creation; enabling more Responsible Design and product creation processes, and the opportunity for playable, virtual go-to-market assets and pure digital fashion experiences.
I have a broad knowledge and skill set within the fashion and textile industry. I started my career as a bespoke tailor and pattern cutter on London’s Savile Row. I have a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art. I’ve designed for renowned iconic designers, shown during international fashion weeks, and been stocked in the world’s leading luxury fashion stores. I’ve designed across genders, categories and markets, and lead creative teams within boutique labels and premium global brands; living and working in six countries. Along the way I’ve spearheaded sustainability, digital and best practice within Design, Product and Brand teams.
Today I work primarily in CLO3D, creating digital assets to build products and experiences IRL and for Web3. I practice biophilic lead, digital first, responsible design. I have a keen interest in building digital transformation processes to implement made-on/to-demand and XR technologies; to deliver better, more immersive consumer experiences.
London +44 (0) 7471 067 270
Projects
- Workflow: Clo3D>PenelopeCAD>Daz3D>BlenderI saw a beautiful old @bugatta_shirts campaign the other day on @vintagemenswearmagazines Styled by Neville Lund for the September issue of L'Uomo Vogue in 1978. The lighting reminded me of some gobo experiments I did last year while playing around in @daz_3d. So as hommage, here they are as a backdrop to my procedural corozo nut button shader. Digital is in the detail... . Inspire through digital creation. #digitalfirst enables #responsiblefirst #digitalfreelancer . Clothes created with @itsclo
- Workflow: Clo3D > BlenderA little virtual Polaroid photo shoot with some help from Blender. �⚓️ Scroll for images. . Inspired by @polaroid Clothes and ‘photos’ created in @itsclo3d Post in @faceapp @pixelmator Scene and render created in @blender.official . Inspire through digital creation. #digitalfirst enables #responsiblefirst #digitalfreelancer
- Workflow: Touchdesigner>Clo3DMore experimentation in #touchdesigner using video input this time to create print concepts for #phygital fashion. I'm exploring ideas around how interactive real-time audiovisual experiences could generate unique print concepts for limited edition made-on/to-demand products. . Clothes created and rendered with @itsclo3d Print concept created with @touchdesigner Post production in @photoshop . Inspire through digital creation. #digitalfirst enables #responsiblefirst #digitalfreelancer
- Workflow: Clo3D > Daz3DToday's Digital Practice workshop for Kingston School of Art BA focused on the workflow between CLO3D & DAZ3D, to create digital assets for Go-To-Market imagery. I'm educating new creatives on how digital tools can help them in developing a responsible design practice and sustainable business models. #digitalfirst enables #responsiblefirst . Clothes made in @itsclo3d Avatar and Rendered in @insta_DAZ3D Post in @photoshop
- Workflow: Clo3D>Snapchat Lens StudioSome Snapchat fashion lens fun... ⚓️�️� . Reshaping my physical production patterns for Snapchat’s genderless reference avatar is really interesting. It has a very straight back, so the balance first needs adjusting. I think I could improve the fit, and have it represent the physical shirt better, by playing with the mesh offsets more. I’m still trying to figure out how to import via Adobe Substance properly, so I can create additional wrinkles and texture in the model. It’s super fun, lots to e
- Workflow: AI-Dall:E2 > Clo3D > Daz3D > FaceApp"a painted plaid in pattern repeat, Monet water lillies". . AI unleashes a Creative's ability to rapidly visualise design concepts, early stage ideation and iteration. Here DALLE2 has been used as an assist in exploring a high summer print story idea. It gets close in creating the repeat but Photoshop was needed to clean up and add dimension. The possibilities appear limitless. In this DJ (Digital Jockey) approach to creating newness; Creators (human and non-human) will need to expand their know
Work history
Phygital Fashion FreelancerMounsey Wood
London, United KingdomFreelance
2019 - Present
Phygital Fashion Freelancer – Kingston upon Thames, London.
CG3D Digital Apparel Design and Asset Creation | Responsible Apparel Design & Product Creation.
Core technologies: CLO3D, Adobe CC & Substance Painter, Blender, DAZ3D.
2022 – Present
Digital Twin/Clone R&D & Menswear Lead | Web3 – MoD
Differently Enabled – Custom & Bespoke clothing for people with atypical body morphology, physical disabilities, and restricted mobility.
2021 – Present
HPL at Kingston School of Art
Teaching Design, Digital and Professional Practice on the Fashion BA and Sustainable Business MA courses.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmounseywood/
Skills
- Creative Direction
- Project Management
- Product Design
- Design Management
- Digital Design
- Textile Design
- 3D Design
- Fashion
- Digital Arts
- Brand Experience