36 The Costume Designer Spring 2017
When We Rise
I really love my research boards. Looking back, I feel that no matter what happens, I managed
to create what I set out to do—and that feels really good. These boards were the genesis of it, the
whole look of the characters of When We Rise. They are so important. The most crucial step (and
it took a long time and careful consideration) was curating the photos. Then the design of the page
was key, so that the viewer's eye is guided around the page the way I want.
Research boards are so much more than just a bunch of photos thrown up on the wall. This is
such a major part of my design, that I can't imagine doing this job like this without them.
Carol Ramsey
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