I have serious designing issues... Thought this project would be a breeze to design for however i just cant seem to get inspired! I think the group element is throwing me off a little - trying to fit your designing style in with everyone elses ideas is tricky, especially as im such an independant worker. As our project is all about memories im looking back at childhood memories and family history, as well as looking at the collective element of the project, which involves embellishment and wearing your memories on your sleeve- quite literally. Its proving challenging to tie all the ideas together and come up with a clearly defined direction in which to design.
Need inspiration soon!
Friday, 6 November 2009
Monday, 2 November 2009
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Learning Agreement
This year we have been introduced into the hell that is learning agreements... ok exaggeration but seriously how am i meant to know exactly what shape i want my project to take a week into it. However it is worth a percentage of my grade and we have our groups to support our ideas and claims so its a good way to practice for our professional project LA.
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Garment Tech 1
The first thing to say is that Garment Tech really isn't my thing... I understand how important it is for those working within the commerical industry and that its a great skill to know, but i really cant get to grips with it. I guess i dont understand how anyone working in fashion, who is surrounded by a whole host of creative jobs and people, would want to measure garments... I think it might stem from the fact that im completely set on working in the couture industry and therefore feel its less relavent to my career path?
Anyway i have four weeks of it to contend with, so i guess it'll be one of those things which i just have to get on with... next week should be more interesting as were measuring our own garments and comparing them to others, but this week was just too much paperwork to be fun.
Anyway i have four weeks of it to contend with, so i guess it'll be one of those things which i just have to get on with... next week should be more interesting as were measuring our own garments and comparing them to others, but this week was just too much paperwork to be fun.
Friday, 16 October 2009
New Year, New Brief
The three words that have been circulating in my head during the lead up to second year: Excitement, Indecision and Inspiration.
My excitement is due to the fact that this year i get to design and construct my own collection, as well as partake in a group project, which will hopefully challenge me and inspire me. The indecision comes from a summer of placements, some i loved, some i hated and one that changed my future focus. And the inspiration... im constantly looking for it - my collection is weighing on my mind and im just trying to collect as much inpirational material as possible before being briefed on it.
Anyway, moving on to our current brief: Traces. It's all about memories; personal, historical, collective. Traces is the main theme for our group project, during which i work with two other designers and two promoters to achieve a mini collection, which inculdes three jackets of our own indiviudal design. There's also the chance to work with a textiles student to develop the fabric provided for our jackets! Personally im really excited by this brief - the group part sounds like it might be a challenge, but im eager to dive straight in.
My excitement is due to the fact that this year i get to design and construct my own collection, as well as partake in a group project, which will hopefully challenge me and inspire me. The indecision comes from a summer of placements, some i loved, some i hated and one that changed my future focus. And the inspiration... im constantly looking for it - my collection is weighing on my mind and im just trying to collect as much inpirational material as possible before being briefed on it.
Anyway, moving on to our current brief: Traces. It's all about memories; personal, historical, collective. Traces is the main theme for our group project, during which i work with two other designers and two promoters to achieve a mini collection, which inculdes three jackets of our own indiviudal design. There's also the chance to work with a textiles student to develop the fabric provided for our jackets! Personally im really excited by this brief - the group part sounds like it might be a challenge, but im eager to dive straight in.
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Runways and Ribbons: Second Year
So it's been a week since i started back at the arts university for my second year of FdA fashion and so far its been an incredibly hetic but positive start. We already have our brief for this term, a project whichi novlves team work and the uni's textile students, with the outcome being a jacket. This project is also linked to a competiton run by FAD, which is exciting and nervewracking at the same time.
My blog will be continued this year, cataloguing the ups and down of my second year of study and will also be linked to my group blog, Traces, so that particular project can be followed simultaneously.
My blog will be continued this year, cataloguing the ups and down of my second year of study and will also be linked to my group blog, Traces, so that particular project can be followed simultaneously.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Last Post (for the moment!)
The Last Post
And so ends the first two terms of my first year at uni and part one of my blog! I hated it at the start but now im rather loving it! :)
i cant believe im two thirds of the way through year one of my course - its gone so fast! but its been so much fun and definately the right path for me!
So, for now, i shall conclude my blog. Thanks for reading! :D
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