In the previous article (this article), I mentioned uniqueness and mimicking. Although it sounds negative, learning is fundamentally imitation. In other words, it is necessary to develop our skills.
That made me consider how to learn efficiently from the perspective of mimicking. Let’s talk about it.
How to create attractive products
Sometimes, we desire to create attractive products that many people will evaluate. That brings us many benefits, such as money, loyal customers, fame, satisfaction with the work, and independence.
We know we cannot create them on our own from the beginning. We have to learn and develop our senses and skills.
However, we sometimes don’t know how to learn efficiently. We have neither the opportunity nor the resources to learn from top-notch creators. There are times when we have to learn on our own.
Although that often makes us imitate major products, we cannot reproduce them well. We don’t have enough skills and equipment. Even if we accomplish it, it lacks originality. We feel that those products don’t contain the creator’s soul. That discourages us.
That is why we desire to create attractive products, even if we are unskilled.
One solution is to imitate the essence of first-rate products rather than their appearance. That might bring you a reasonable way to create attractive work. Today, I will explain why.
Focusing on the essence of first-rate products
Try mimicking the essence of first-rate products rather than their appearance. In other words, we have to recognize the work as the creator’s philosophy. That might tell you what element to integrate with your product.
Let’s explain how to make it happen specifically.
First, try taking a broad look at the various works in your field. It includes everything you are interested in, from top-tier products to third-rate works.
Then, try expressing each product in three essential factors. Those essentials are its attractiveness. The concepts are often abstract, including simplicity, aesthetic appeal, emotional resonance, material selection, functionality, precision, logical reasoning, and cost-effectiveness.
You will notice that there are certain tendencies depending on the level of the work. Interestingly, first-rate products tend to have philosophical essentials. On the other hand, third-rate works are prone to contain essentials about good appearance.
That allows us to perceive the work as the creator’s philosophical combination. You can express your philosophy even with your current skills and equipment. That makes your product attractive even if you are a beginner.
My case
In my case, since I have recently created remodeled bags with used jeans, I researched various remade bag designs on the internet.
The essences of the designs created by top-tier designers were often described in philosophical terms. Those designers focused on emphasizing a single point.
For example, a bag made by Marc Jacobs had linear and geometric beauty. He eliminated curves. That made the bag’s owner appear to be a sharp, logical person. A bag made by Chanel’s designer focused on the durability of the handle. He kept the bag’s body plain to make the handle stand out. That made the owner look unique.
Those products had the power to change the owner’s characteristics. They had no unnecessary parts. They were philosophically integrated.
On the other hand, the essences of the bags made by hobbyists were often described in only appearance characteristics. Those creators added ribbons, frills, intricate patchworks, and decorations without reason. Those works gave a cluttered impression. We can only evaluate them based on superficial techniques. We cannot feel the philosophy that affects the bag owner’s personality. In other words, they were mere bags with decorations.
That distinction allowed me to imitate such philosophy rather than appearances. Although I don’t have enough skills and equipment, I can incorporate the creator’s soul into my work.
That allows us to add appealing elements on our own, without imitating superficially.
Conclusion
That is how to create attractive products, even if we are unskilled.
We can imitate the essence of first-rate products rather than their appearance.
In other words, we have to recognize the work as the creator’s philosophy.
That might tell you what element to integrate with your product.
Thank you for reading this article. I hope to see you in the next one.
