Chapter 603
Chapter 603:
Then, recalling something, Tessa looked down at her palm. The color drained from her face when she saw it. “This p>
Bella, drawn by the commotion, glanced over. Upon seeing the gourd in Tessa’s hand, she couldn’t suppress a snort of laughter. “Tessa, are you trying to be humorous? You actually picked a gourd as your inspiration p>
Despite the competition’s emphasis on creative freedom, Tessa’s choice of a simple, rustic gourd seemed unlikely to impress. Bella couldn’t help but think that the competition might have been unnecessary for her today. Tessa seemed destined to fail, and it reflected poorly on Yelena’s choice of partner.
Bella turned to the designer beside her, a former chief designer from the Harris Group, known for her mature and steady style. Philosophical differences with Cayson had led to her dismissal. Despite this, she had garnered a respectable online following, and through Lynn’s introduction, Bella had made an effort to bring her on board. Bella was a fan of this designer’s approach. After selecting a reference item—a beautiful pot of daffodils—the designer dove into conceptualizing immediately. Using flowers and plants allowed for a broad design scope, ensuring that even a subpar design wouldn’t be disastrous. Bella smiled, confident in her advantage.
Meanwhile, Tessa stared at the gourd in her hand, her mind clouded with regret. “Why did I choose a gourd p>
Yelena spoke gently. “Since you’ve chosen it, there’s no going back now. Do you have any ideas p>
She harbored no blame towards Tessa. While such a symbol wasn’t typically used in design, it could still work.
Tessa took a moment to steady herself, her gaze fixed on the gourd as ideas began to form. Around them, other designers were also deep in thought.
This was a timed competition, and exceeding the time limit would nullify all prior efforts. Many designers had already begun their sketches, racing against the clock.
Upon noticing that her competitors were already deep in their drawings while her mind remained almost empty, Tessa’s anxiety surged. As her anxiety intensified, her thoughts became increasingly chaotic, eventually leaving her mind utterly blank, devoid of any ideas.
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Then, unexpectedly, a glass of water appeared in her hand, accompanied by Yelena’s calming voice. “Take a sip and calm down. Don’t rush. Take your time to think. Starting early doesn’t always guarantee success p>
After taking a sip, Tessa relaxed and closed her eyes, allowing inspiration to strike. When it did, she opened her eyes wide with excitement, meeting Yelena’s gaze. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at Yelena, who, sensing Tessa’s burst of inspiration, waited expectantly for her to share her thoughts.
Tessa, smiling, pointed at the drawing paper. Yelena nodded, encouraging her to begin.
Tessa then started sketching earnestly, her ideas flowing onto the paper. Yelena watched, nodding approvingly.
“What do you think of this design?” Tessa asked once she finished her preliminary sketch.
Yelena gave an approving nod. “It’s creative, but the gourd could stand out more. It needs something to make it truly captivating p>
Inspired by the feedback, Tessa said, “I’ve got it p>
She refined her design further, and after some time, she had completed it.
Yelena assisted in refining the design, enhancing its overall appeal.
As Yelena set down her pen, the emcee declared the time was up. All designers had to cease their work immediately to avoid disqualification for cheating.
Shortly after, the designs were displayed on the screen for the audience and judges to evaluate.
Bella and her partner’s entry was exceptional, securing them a spot in the next round.
Lily and Sonya’s creation also received approval to advance.
When Tessa and Yelena’s turn came, the audience was particularly intrigued, aware of Tessa’s unconventional choice of a gourd. They were eager to see if it would prove to be a stroke of genius or a misstep.