Notes on eternity
Note: Excel for Fashion Designers - Why Numbers Are the Backbone of Creativity
Fashion design often looks like sketching, draping fabrics, and creative expression—but the truth is that running a brand is mostly numbers, planning, and logistics. In this article, I share why Excel and Google Workspace became my most valuable tools as a designer and founder. From production documentation and size charts to fabric usage, costing sheets, and calendars, spreadsheets keep the entire process organized. I also explain how features like pivot tables help analyze sales, monitor stock, and reduce waste, giving you real insight into your business. Embracing numbers doesn’t kill creativity—it protects it and allows your vision to grow.
Note: Mistakes & Misconceptions in Conscious Fashion Entrepreneurship - What I Learned
Launching a conscious fashion brand is exciting—but it’s also filled with hidden challenges that many new designers underestimate. In this article, I share the most common mistakes in sustainable fashion entrepreneurship: overproduction, underpricing, weak supplier relationships, poor quality control, and neglecting marketing. I also explain why financial planning, documentation, and tools like Excel and Google Workspace are essential from day one. Most importantly, I outline practical ways to avoid or recover from these pitfalls, drawing on my own experience as a designer and founder. If you’re building a brand with values, this guide will help you stay strong, realistic, and resilient.
