Contemporary Designs Based on Historical Assessment Outcomes

Original Image:

For this task, I used the original image of my partner's design that I created and edited it with magazine cut outs and pens to create a contemporary look. 

1.

For this look I have used a very contemporary styled and coloured hairstyle. The hair is very artificial and is long, differing from a naturally coloured 1920s bob. In addition to the hair, I have added flowers to create a 'festival hair' look. With the makeup, I have decided to use strong brows and a bold lip, which are both a very current trend.

2.

For this look I have added lots of additional features from multiple hair styles. I have used various braiding/mohawk techniques and sleek ponytails. Along with this, I have added brightly coloured, artificially textured flowers. The makeup for this look compliments the colour of the flowers. I created this by adding contemporary shapes and went over with pens and pencil.

3.

With this look, I have added a very large braid across the front hairline and added bright pink. I have also added more accessories and textures to create an interesting design. For the makeup, I have stuck with nude colours to keep the emphasis on the hair.  

Feedback:

After presenting these ideas, the feedback I received was very helpful. I misunderstood the challenge a little and created a completely modern look, rather than creating a contemporary version of the original 1920s image. This completely defeated the point of having a 1920s template underneath the magazine cut-outs. This has made me realise that I really need to consider historical references when designing my contemporary character.