Warren Cherry's industrial design process for the Mountain Hardware Avalanche System, showcased on Behance, serves as an artistic precedent for my final project's tech pack. His process is detailed and thorough, showcasing both analog and digital making processes, with a focus on form, function, material, finish, and features. The system's design was subject to consumer critique, resulting in revisions that enhanced the final product. Cherry's work provides an industry-standard for outdoor gear design, which I found insightful for visual communication tools and illustration style. However, the absence of a user needs assessment or context in the initial design impacted its efficacy. Despite this, Cherry's work helped me understand how flat lays can relate to 3D forms when put in context. I aim to make my project documentation accessible to everyone, and Cherry's work is a good reference point to draw from and build upon.

The North Face's film, The Approach, showcases people of color, women, and adaptive athletes in action-driven snow sports, using the metaphor of physical tracks representing what individuals can contribute to a collective goal. The film's aesthetic balances stunning nature shots with intimate voiceovers and group shots, showcasing the empowerment of marginalized groups through equal access to outdoor spaces, beyond just gear. The film's inclusivity serves as a refreshing example that women do not need to be posed perfectly or fit gear not made for them to experience the outdoors in a liberating, meaningful way. This film has influenced my goals of making my exhibition accessible to everyone, especially those who have been traditionally left out of outdoor spaces.

The outdoor industry has a long history of perpetuating harmful stereotypes and narratives about women and their place in the outdoors. To explore this issue in-depth and create a project that challenged these stereotypes, I gathered advertisements, images, and media from the industry that specifically highlighted the ways in which women were depicted. This collection served as art and design precedence for my project, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of the visual language used by the industry and the impact it has on women's experiences in the outdoors. By critically analyzing and reimagining these images, I was able to create a project that challenges the traditional representation of women in the outdoor industry and promotes a more inclusive and empowering vision of the outdoors for all.

Textiles for Sportswear - Edited by Roshan Shishoo was a critical resource in my research for this project. The book provided me with an interdisciplinary understanding of textiles and their technical applications in sportswear, including design, material selection, and production processes. This knowledge was integral in informing the development of my own outdoor gear design. By understanding the technical aspects of materials and their performance in various outdoor activities, I was able to create functional and durable gear that met the needs of women in the outdoors. Textiles for Sportswear proved to be an invaluable resource in my pursuit to challenge the gender biases and stereotypes that have traditionally hindered the design of women's outdoor gear

Exhibition Design: An Introduction by Philip Hughes was a critical resource in developing the spatial layout of my exhibition. The book provided me with a comprehensive understanding of how to create an engaging and effective exhibition space that communicates my research effectively. By learning about the principles of design, spatial planning, and the effective use of multimedia, I was able to approach the challenge of communicating a complex and interdisciplinary project in a clear and impactful way. Through the insights gained from this book, I was able to develop a space that integrates visual, data, and anecdotal information in a way that engages the viewer and conveys the importance of my research.

Arc’Teryx Presents - Who We Are: A Design Company is a video that provided me with valuable insights into the design process of the outdoor industry. Through this video, I gained a deeper understanding of how designers at Arc’Teryx, a leading outdoor gear company, approach product development, including the importance of function, fit, and materials. This interdisciplinary research item informed my project by inspiring me to think more critically about the design process and to approach my own designs with a greater focus on function, sustainability, and durability.