Welcome to DesignFusionAI
My name is Areef and I am a functional apparel designer with a background in fashion and industrial design. I have had the pleasure of working for international companies and conducting research projects, which has allowed me to hone my skills and provide top-notch design solutions. Take a look at my work and feel free to reach out to me. I am always happy to have a chat or collaborate with you to discuss how I can contribute my expertise and develop design solutions that meet your needs. Let's work together to bring your ideas to life!
A wearable shelter for Syrian refugees
This abaya like dress doubles as a shelter for homeless refugees. It is an affordable, all-in-one coat, backpack and sleeping bag to cope with Syria's humanitarian crisis.
 A wearable shelter for Syrian refugees |  Models posing in the wearable shelter |  Abaya converted to a backpack |
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 Abaya converted to a backpack |  Abaya converted to a sleepingbag |  Shawl can be used to cover as hood |
 Shawl can be used to cover as hood |  Models posing in the wearable shelter |  A male model posing in the wearable shelter |
Anti-suicide garments for female prisoners in UK
A challenging and innovative project to develop clothing for inmates from the female prison population in UK who are considered at extreme risk of suicide attempts and self-harm.
 Final prototypes of custody uniforms for female prisoners. |  Concept illustrations prior to making the final prototypes |
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Sensory garments for Autistic kids
A sensory jacket and a swing trousers designed for hypersensitive and hyposensitive autistic kids respectively.
 Inspirations for the project |  Swing sensory input garment sketch |  Swing trouser concept illustrations and sampling |
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 Final prototype of swing trousers |  Testing the prototype on mannequins |  Proprioceptive Sensory Jacket final design |
 Flat sketches of proprioceptive sensory jacket |  Swing Trousers final design |  Flat sketches of swing trousers |
Denim Collection for 'MAGGIE'
Innovative Denim products for an Italian Brand called ‘MAGGIE’ developed as part of my Bachelor Graduation Project. Awarded the Best Innovative Project and Best Graduation Project for this project in 2015.
 Dip dyes Seamless denim shirt and Skinny Jeans |  Dip dyes Seamless denim shirt and Skinny Jeans |  Neon mint green Over-dyed Denim |
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 Neon mint green Over-dyed Denim |  Denim Jacket and Skinny Jeans with Brick pattern |  Denim Jacket with Brick pattern |
 Denim Jacket and Skinny Jeans with Brick pattern |  Denim Jacket and Skinny Jeans with Brick pattern |
Contact
For functional apparel projects and collaborations feel free to get in touch with me