<h2 style="text-align: center"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/846a753d29e3436188ef0965cd49d5a1Banner%20Nay%201.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="846a753d29e3436188ef0965cd49d5a1" data-width="1200" data-height="675">This year, our community celebrated creativity and cultural expression through the Carnival Design Contest. Designers were invited to capture the vibrant spirit of Carnival and bring their ideas to life using CLO. The contest received inspiring submissions that showcased not only technical skill but also the imagination and unique perspectives of creators from our community.</h2><h2 style="text-align: center">We spoke with the grand winner, Nay Dassi (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/490999/collection/collections">WarpAtelie</a>), to learn more about his journey, the inspiration behind his winning design, and the creative process that turned his vision into a Carnival look full of personality.</h2><hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/b145017d6629415b97d6ce7e76ccd7a1Nay.png" alt="b145017d6629415b97d6ce7e76ccd7a1" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="b145017d6629415b97d6ce7e76ccd7a1" data-width="1223" data-height="533"> Can you introduce yourself and share a bit about your journey as a designer? My name is Nayson Dassi, and I’ve been a fashion designer for almost 12 years. Today, I work with prints and digital fashion, serving brands across different niches. This May will mark one year since I started creating directly for the end consumer at Warp. All pieces are designed in 3D and sewn by me, turning Warp into a phygital atelier. With digital fashion, I can deliver truly original pieces with well-crafted finishes and techniques.What inspired your Carnival design? What story or energy did you want to capture? I’ve always experienced Carnival from a distance. I’m not into street parties or samba, but I’ve always found it magical and beautiful. I’m from Rio Grande do Sul, but I lived in Rio de Janeiro and experienced the city beyond its tourist side. That’s when I saw a Bate-Bola for the first time, and it amazed me. It stood out in the middle of a street parade passing my house, and I instantly fell in love.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/563e52360bea4ee4920e36b6d3207631IMG_8026.jpg" alt="563e52360bea4ee4920e36b6d3207631" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="563e52360bea4ee4920e36b6d3207631" data-width="718" data-height="957"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/4c58ce4da80648d3b45fe4449a86b56dMoodboard%20%281%29.png" alt="4c58ce4da80648d3b45fe4449a86b56d" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="4c58ce4da80648d3b45fe4449a86b56d" data-width="1800" data-height="2400"><hr>What was the first element you developed, and how did the design evolve? From the start, I knew I wanted to create a Bate-Bola costume. I sketched out rough ideas and immediately started modeling everything in CLO. I like to work by putting ideas into practice quickly. I visualize the concept in my head, then start thinking about patterns and structure. I work organically, experimenting and adjusting along the way until the piece feels right.Did you face any creative challenges during the process? How did you overcome them? At first, I considered a costume with lots of fringes, but the process and result didn’t work. That led me to focus more on prints and textures. When I hit a block in development, I move to another stage and return later to see if the problem really needs attention or if it works in context. I’m flexible—I don’t believe in perfect work; sometimes you have to let go of certain details.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/e3c7f6ddb876444f858a805620627364Captura%20de%20tela%202026-03-20%20012444.png" alt="e3c7f6ddb876444f858a805620627364" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="e3c7f6ddb876444f858a805620627364" data-width="1919" data-height="1079"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/22c5dae7453d43df950b6c9952eda73fCaptura%20de%20tela%202026-03-20%20012522.png" alt="22c5dae7453d43df950b6c9952eda73f" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="22c5dae7453d43df950b6c9952eda73f" data-width="1919" data-height="1079">Was there a moment when CLO allowed you to do something that would have been impossible physically? The entire project. A Bate-Bola costume is structurally complex and can take months to create, often passed down generation to generation. Today, I can’t imagine creating without testing first in 3D. I only go physical if I’ve done something similar before. For new designs, CLO gives me confidence—I can test, experiment, and see how it works before making it physically.Carnival pieces are known for their detail, color, and volume. What was the biggest challenge translating this into CLO? I’ve built a solid foundation in CLO and always try to keep files light for smooth simulation. I rely on visual shortcuts to convey realism while keeping the file manageable. For this project, I used the “strengthen” function to give structure to almost the entire costume,Which CLO tools or features were most important for bringing your vision to life? The “strengthen” function was key for structure, along with interfacings and carefully marked topstitching for realism. These also allowed me to experiment with prints directly in CLO, sometimes even adjusting colors on the fly.<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/bc4c5771da69433fae4685211c12bdbdCaptura%20de%20tela%202026-03-20%20012614.png" alt="bc4c5771da69433fae4685211c12bdbd" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="bc4c5771da69433fae4685211c12bdbd" data-width="1919" data-height="1079">Which part of the design are you most proud of technically, and why? Every detail excites me—the stripes, fixed fringes, and the weave that reveals the avatar underneath. One hand holds a ball, the other a themed umbrella. I designed every print, from elaborate motifs to polka dots and stripes. I loved being able to include all the ideas in my head, even transforming my atelier’s logo into a giant headpiece layered with another headpiece underneath. It was pure fun and creativity.<hr><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202604/fac0d5f2cf8f43b6be7bd006089fb249/images/2082f6a547fa46beaae4774e63807bc2MACAC%C3%83O%20BASE%20-%20Copia%20-%20Copia_1.png" alt="2082f6a547fa46beaae4774e63807bc2" class="custom-image large-size" data-id="2082f6a547fa46beaae4774e63807bc2" data-width="1080" data-height="1350">What advice would you give designers hesitant to start with 3D or enter contests like this? You only learn by doing. CLO gave me the autonomy and confidence to model in ways I never had before. Today, I only take on projects for brands that embrace CLO or 3D. The market is moving fast—those who adapt thrive; those who don’t, fall behind. Just start, however you can. I began designing prints on my phone and gradually built my atelier with every opportunity the market gave me. It’s not easy, but it’s far more rewarding than just wishing.What’s next? Are there projects you’re excited about? I’m launching Warp’s winter collection with pieces modeled and rendered in CLO, using AI 3D avatars. The designs are wide, bold, and feature exclusive prints I created. This time, they have more visibility than last year, and I hope to produce even more. I’m thrilled to release these new pieces and sew the upcoming orders.

From Rio's Streets to the Grand Prize: How Nay Dassi Brought Carnival to Life in CLO

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Hi there! I am so excited to share my Intermediate Final at Think Tank Training Centre! I spent 5 weeks making this character, and as weird as it is for me to say - I'm so happy with how she turned out! I saw this Ellie Williams art a while back and being a huge fan of The Last of Us I wanted to give this a shot - recreating a very beloved character, while showcasing her in a new light. I had a lot of fun working on Ellie and I'm not ready to say goodbye just yet - planning this project I wanted to have the final render scene in Unreal Engine, but since I didn't have the time for it I had to stick with Marmoset. So I am looking forward to integrating this beauty and unleashing her full potential, so stay tuned for that in upcoming months!<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/e82b86ee41594a37b6132e3b2e9ac25d/images/6ce4c519713545b18e358a8f5f04f892Ellie-08.jpg" alt="6ce4c519713545b18e358a8f5f04f892" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="6ce4c519713545b18e358a8f5f04f892" data-width="2048" data-height="2560"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/e82b86ee41594a37b6132e3b2e9ac25d/images/81ce827a571c49a3ac727c6cca71990fEllie-06.jpg" alt="81ce827a571c49a3ac727c6cca71990f" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="81ce827a571c49a3ac727c6cca71990f" data-width="2048" data-height="2560"><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/e82b86ee41594a37b6132e3b2e9ac25d/images/e438fabaf7c84b5fb561dcbf0613f4aaEllie-10.jpg" alt="e438fabaf7c84b5fb561dcbf0613f4aa" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e438fabaf7c84b5fb561dcbf0613f4aa" data-width="2048" data-height="2560"><h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202510/e82b86ee41594a37b6132e3b2e9ac25d/images/e83dea3fa7c14c2aab23705b88668bbcEllie-Marvelous.jpg" alt="e83dea3fa7c14c2aab23705b88668bbc" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="e83dea3fa7c14c2aab23705b88668bbc" data-width="2198" data-height="1263"></h1><div data-vimeo-video="" style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0; position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1124953010?#t=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" width="800" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" style="position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;"></iframe></div>

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<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202602/83a6404f21cc4b2a8fe9d8ea144c96f1/images/8ab150206f5d461db264180e7d5342efScreenshot%202026-02-02%20at%2013.44.43.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="8ab150206f5d461db264180e7d5342ef" data-width="416" data-height="384">Your Opportunity: Mac Duggal is actively searching for a Designer, Women's RTW, who will be a key support to the Head of Department. How you will contribute:<ul><li>Propose concepts for design stories</li><li>Prepare designs, sketches, drapes, and 3D work for collection development</li><li>Launch and follow developments of the collection with suppliers</li><li>Oversee development work</li><li>Update and maintain the seasonal recap of designs</li><li>Travel possibly required for factory visits.</li></ul> Your Skills and Experience:<ul><li>Previous Experience in a Luxury Brand</li><li>Competent in all stages of the design process</li><li>Able to work independently, in a methodical and time-conscious way</li><li>Ability to compile strong directional research</li><li>Source inspiring vintage</li><li>Able to work in an efficient way to ensure deadlines are met</li></ul>Email your resume to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:Recruiting@macduggal.com">Recruiting@macduggal.com</a>&nbsp;and indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject line.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://de.macduggal.com/pages/careers?utm_campaign=oth_r&amp;utm_source=macduggal.com&amp;utm_medium=wi_proxy&amp;utm_content=de_DE&amp;utm_term=c&amp;glReturnTo=https%3A%2F%2Fmacduggal.com%2Fpages%2Fcareers%3Fwi%3Dproxy">https://de.macduggal.com/pages/careers?utm_campaign=oth_r&amp;utm_source=macduggal.com&amp;utm_medium=wi_proxy&amp;utm_content=de_DE&amp;utm_term=c&amp;glReturnTo=https%3A%2F%2Fmacduggal.com%2Fpages%2Fcareers%3Fwi%3Dproxy</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://macduggal.com">macduggal.com</a>

[Job] Mac Duggal - Women's RTW Designer(Chicago, US)

<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/56542b3974314bf38e576516f46f9a7aScreenshot%202026-03-02%20at%201.56.59%E2%80%AFPM.png" class="custom-image hidden-thumbnail" data-id="56542b3974314bf38e576516f46f9a7a" data-width="1360" data-height="1296">We recently sat down with Usha (UJ Designs), one of CONNECT’s top-performing sellers, to discuss how she turned 3D asset creation into a stream of passive income. She discovered CLO and 3D back in 2017, then started uploading her assets to CONNECT around 2023. When she found CONNECT, Usha realized that she only had to make a good design once for it to be reused and generate continuous value. She could use the platform to profit off her existing designs as well as use it as a portfolio website and attract clients. Our team noticed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/portfolio/7188/collection/collections">UJ Designs</a>’ success on the platform and couldn’t help but wonder what the secret behind her “success formula” was.&nbsp;In simple terms, she describes her formula as a combination of:Volume + Consistency, Trending Designs, Patternmaking + Technical Knowledge, Reasonable Pricing <h1>Volume + Consistency</h1>When she just started selling on CONNECT, Usha used her flexible schedule to upload up to five designs per day. Over the 2 years of constantly uploading, she has built a personal marketplace with over 650 assets. At first glance, 650 might sound like a lot but it’s what allowed Usha to stay relevant to buyers and generate continuous sales. Her CONNECT profile is neatly organized in different clothing categories and styles, making it easy to search and browse.&nbsp;<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256Screenshot%202026-02-05%20at%202.11.10%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="60a755f5335540e48dbd1567c30c6256" data-width="3320" data-height="1760"><h1>Trending Designs</h1>Usha taught herself digital patternmaking by watching YouTube videos and refined her skills by replicating trending designs she liked while window shopping. She mainly focuses on classic, easily customizable silhouettes, making her designs extremely appealing to both freelance designers and emerging brands.&nbsp;Aspiring designers who'd like to learn how to use CLO now can take in-depth courses on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloacademy.online/catalog">CLO Academy</a> or refer to many resources on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CLO3D">CLO YouTube</a> channel to jumpstart their own journey.&nbsp; <h1><img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fcScreenshot%202026-02-11%20at%205.02.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fc" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="5cf4e0f2b95248d3aab6d69a5eca97fc" data-width="3354" data-height="1910"> Patternmaking + Technical Knowledge</h1>Before getting into freelancing, Usha worked in corporate fashion. Given her background in manufacturing and experience creating tech packs, her asset files come with a lot of crucial information and instructions like precise stitching placements, making it easier for the manufacturer to produce the garment. Using CONNECT’s 3D viewer, buyers can check the pattern inside out to confirm its functionality without needing to download the file and open CLO. <img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcdconnect_gif.gif" alt="11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcd" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="11b05179c92e43acaa68adc2a7278dcd" data-width="434" data-height="250"><h1>Reasonable Pricing</h1>All of the points above combined helped Usha differentiate herself from other sellers and set her pricing comfortably without overcharging but still taking into account the effort and time that goes into the creation of a single functional design.&nbsp;<h2 style="text-align: center">“I realized that there are a lot of young designers out there who probably also want to start but do not possess a 3D skillset yet or just need a base to start. That’s why I also didn’t price my assets too high. They can buy them and just edit to use it for their clients. Add the client’s logo. Add the color. And then they can charge any amount they want.”</h2><h2 style="text-align: center"></h2><h1>The key to Usha’s approach</h1>Usha encourages designers to focus on building something sustainable. For her, CONNECT wasn’t about overnight success. It was about consistently showing up, refining her catalog, and treating her profile like a growing storefront.She also leveraged <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/connect.by.usha/">Instagram</a> to drive traffic and saw firsthand how visibility impacts sales. When she stopped posting, sales dipped, a reminder that even passive income benefits from ongoing attention. Her takeaway: build steadily, stay visible, and give your work time to compound.Whether you’re looking for high-quality 3D assets or ready to launch your own digital storefront, CONNECT is the place to be. Follow in Usha’s footsteps and start your journey today!Check out these articles on how to start <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/categories/44704952577561-Creating-Item">creating</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://support-connect.clo-set.com/hc/en-us/articles/45304331487769-Uploading-Items">uploading items</a> to CONNECT. Here’s a quick overview:&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://storagefiles.clo-set.com/public/community/202603/16c0faac87214a33ba6142c72e5c4ace/images/f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46aScreenshot%202026-02-09%20at%203.55.46%E2%80%AFPM.png" alt="f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46a" class="custom-image original-size" data-id="f41a8cab41c149b396bded9d1e4ed46a" data-width="3404" data-height="2038"><ol><li>Create an account on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://connect.clo-set.com/">https://connect.clo-set.com/</a> .</li><li>Click the “Upload” button in the top right.&nbsp;</li><li>Select “Store” from the marketplace type.&nbsp;</li><li>Upload your file and add the item title, description, tags, as well as supporting images.&nbsp;</li><li>Select the appropriate category.&nbsp;</li><li>Set your item price for basic and extended licenses.&nbsp;</li><li>Click “Upload”.&nbsp; </li></ol>Questions? Drop a comment below!

How UJ Designs Monetized Her CLO Designs and Now Earns Passive Income on CONNECT 

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From Rio's Streets to the Grand Prize: How Nay Dassi Brought Carnival to Life in CLO

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