Oh Halloween, we meet again. Every year some of the best costume designs come from the latest trends. Being the first one to have an idea makes the costume more unique and exciting. Sure witches, green monsters, and over sized character representations are tried and true, but some of the most memorable designs come from what's funny and now. Costumes each year can depict a slice of what's-going-on in present society. For example, on Thursday night the Halloween episode of The Office had characters dressing up at Octomom, Sarah Palin, and Facebook. Other popular costumes elsewhere include "balloon boy," Kate Gosslin, and interrupting Kanye West. Important elements to the designs are making sure it's recognizable and details definitely help. Similar to any design matter, the designer's "scientific method" can be applied for a truly exciting and unique costume.1. Field research - Investigate what's out there; trends, jokes, news stories.
2. Understand the problem - What kind of overall costume do you want? Flashy or more simple?
3. Ideas - Design, accessories, weather, durability, all kinds of factors to take into account.
4. Prototype - If you have time to trial and error, it will help with the final result.
5. Feedback - Costumes are for showing off to others. See what they think.
6. Repeat - As with anything, the more times tried the more chances to get it right.
Design is everywhere; it's part of society, current trends, and even our costumes.
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