ABSTRACT
Research is an important part of the designer's process in many ways. In addition to informing about the world of the show, it is a point of inspiration. Color is one of the most powerful elements that a designer can harness in their work. A designer should seek to develop an eye that takes in all the variations and nuances of color in the world around them. Using gestural poses is particularly helpful in rendering for dance productions. With dance, the way the fabric will move in performance is of particular importance. Rendering on top of the research provided with the freedom to blend together both contemporary style and period elements. Technology has expanded the costume artist's capacity to communicate visually. A tight color palette was particularly successful in The Winter's Tale, as it created a sense of formality and uniformity that suited the court of Leontes.
