Questions answered by YUMA's Official PR

Good-day YUMARADERS,

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See you on the road for 2K11.  Now, onto the questions.

1. What are the difficulties, if any, in bringing a design from a sketch to reality? eg. Materials envisioned versus actual materials used.
Our design team is dynamic and very experienced so they sketch but have a good sense of what's available on the market before sketches are completed. The designers actually sketch but we ALL work together to bring a product to completion. It is a team effort - production, committee members and even a few external parties all have a part to play in the critique process, tweaking a design from start to end until we have a finished product that can appeal to a cross section of masqueraders. 

2. How does a designer/team come up with concept and execution of said concept?
Our YUMA team is a visionary one. Just like our YUMAs seem to sleep & eat carnival, we live it year round. So we are already working on next year's themes and concepts. The earlier we start, the easier it is. There are a variety of steps, designs and supplier conversations occur nearly simultaneously to allow an efficient, and most importantly masquerader friendly experience.

3. Is YUMA team ready to provide fresh, new, innovative costumes for 2K12 and onward?
Hellz YES! 

‎​4. Would the band design costumes for plus size madames?
YUMA designs costumes for confident women of all sizes and shapes. For those preferring more conservative options, once we are contacted EARLY custom costumes are available where our team can work with you to create something wonderful - just for you.

5. If a design is created and falls short, what steps are taken behind the scenes to either recreate or improve?
Our designs are crtiqued numerous times with various audiences before they go public. Tweaks and changes are done and then we launch. 

6. Who is the brainchild behind designs? One person per 2/3 sections or a large team adding thoughts/ideas per costume?

We have a design and production team with over 30 years of combined mas making experience including Crystal Aming, Gina Maingot and Richard and Anthony Designs.