Innovation in 3D Fashion Design with Jim Simon: Ep. 55 | iNNOVATION Insights Podcast
Jim Simon, a visionary in 3D design and digital fashion technology, shares his beginnings as a traditional artist to becoming an academic lead at CLO Jim discusses his journey, insights, and the transformative impact of 3D technology on the fashion industry. This episode covers the importance of blending traditional artistry with digital innovation, the environmental benefits of CLO 3D, and strategic advice for young designers and educators. Perfect for designers, educators, and innovators looking to embrace technology as a tool for creativity and sustainability.
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Jim Simon
Specialist, 3D Design & Implementation | Academic Lead at CLO Virtual Fashion Inc.
Before he could write, Jim was drawing. At the age of two he scrawled on a piece of lined paper and declared, “It’s a worm”. After that, armed with his battered briefcase filled with pencils and the paper his father would bring home from work, he was always drawing.
“Drawing was the one thing I knew I could do as well as anyone,” he says now. “I was entered in minor contests in school growing up and always did well. I didn’t think much about it, because it was always just my thing.” As high school came to an end, he was accepted into the Herron School of Art at the Campus of Indiana University, Purdue University at Indianapolis, the skills in drawing being the main reason he was accepted.
“My professors remembered my portfolio and my drawing skills and knew immediately everything else would come easy. It’s what I believe; success in the visual arts comes from being able to put pencil to paper... to draw. To be able to see things and interpret them onto paper via the pencil is crucial,” Jim explains. “Once you can draw something to look like your reference, I believe that creating can come easier. Not easy, per se, but easier.”
A Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts gave him the creative background for everything else to come. “My major was in painting, but I took enough drawing, photography and ceramics that if minors were given, they would have qualified.” He views the years at the Herron School of Art as the most important preparation for living life as an artist. “I was fortunate to be able to study in Italy for six weeks between my second and thir… Read More