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16 || FASHION MAGAZINE || NOV - DEC 2017a manufacturing standpoint, creations in the blends of raw materials are producing more vibrant metallic textiles, three-dimensional illusions, and over all fabrics that, to the naked eye, have a tremendous %u201cWOWFactor%u201d. In technology %u2014 laser cutting %u2014 has been revolutionary in the precision which allows creativity to come to life like never before.Do you ever have %u201cdesigner-block%u201d? If so how do you open your mind for new ideas?I believe every creative person experiences a creativity road block. The best way I deal with these interruptions is to set the project aside for as long as allotted and resume when fresh ideas come to mind. Sometimes a vacation is long over-due and is the best cure for any mental-block.Do you consider yourself a trend setter?I do not consider myself a trend-setter for the product line I%u2019m currently vested in. I believe trend-setting characteristics apply to more %u201cReady-to-Wear%u201d product lines. Trends nowadays turnover as quickly as posts appear on Social Media. Moreover, I aim for my style to impact and ripple as timeless pieces.How much does your Cuban heritage influence your designs?My design is greatly influenced by my Cuban heritage