Jjok [쪽]
Pattern Design
Analog Multimedia
Adobe Photoshop
My love for blue formed unconsciously—it slowly took over my closet, nails, paint tubes, and now, my designs. This connection also ties to my fascination with water—its contrast between fluidity and rhythm, clarity and depth. Thinking back, a picture book on the Korean knotweed (쪽) dye process might’ve sparked it all. I still vaguely remember its illustrations, showing each step of the dyeing process. I wanted to reflect that slow, handcrafted tradition through a gradient of patterns using mostly analog materials.
By mixing my cleanser with marker dye, I created bubble textures on paper and plastic, capturing different stages of dyeing. I scanned and edited them in Photoshop for color and contrast. I also layered in watercolor textures, fitting for a water-based process, and hand-drew wave-like patterns. The yellowed background mimics hemp fabric, nodding to the traditional cloth that would’ve been dyed.