THERAMENA FERNANDEZ
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My journey as a designer began at eight years old, inspired by YouTube’s miniature-making community. I turned a soggy sponge into a "chocolate cake" and transformed my family’s recycling bin into treasures: cereal boxes became wardrobes, scratch paper turned into mugs, and plastic bottles into fountain glasses. The real joy was in creating something extraordinary from the ordinary.

This passion for creating became my refuge during a challenging chapter of my life. After moving from the Philippines to the U.S., I struggled to adjust to a new culture and environment, feeling disconnected from my family and my past. Crafting miniatures gave me a sense of control and comfort amidst the chaos, allowing me to build my little worlds when the real one felt overwhelming.  

Over time, this love for transforming the mundane into something meaningful evolved into a broader passion for design. Whether turning old clothes into practical accessories or repurposing everyday items into something exciting, I discovered the beauty in the process of creation. For me, design isn’t just about the result, it’s about the journey, the problem-solving, and the magic of transformation.  

Now, as I step into this new chapter, I’m excited to share the sense of freedom and creativity that my miniature world gave me, bringing that same spark to everything I create as a designer.

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Here are my earlier drafts. Initially, I used vectorized bathing suits for the cover and just repeated the title, but I later decided it would be more impactful to feature some of her actual designs. This decision was inspired by her statement about designing not for ourselves, but for creating products that resonate with the people we’re reaching. I felt that showcasing her swimwear designs best captured that idea and connected most strongly with her audience.

For the interior spread, in earlier drafts, I used full pictures of the model, but I realized this shifted the focus from her designs to the model herself. To fix this, I decided to convert the images to black and white, keeping only the bathing suit in color. I also cropped the model's eyes to make the image feel more anonymous, drawing the audience's attention more toward the swimwear itself.

I also wanted a more unique and bold text layout, so I placed it horizontally instead of following the typical page-to-page format, with the title positioned right in the center. To make it easier for readers to follow, I added numbers to guide them on where to begin reading.



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