Amends

- An amends means they have changed the goals post to what they originally agreed. 

- This needs to be negotiated at the beginning, weather you will do it or not. 

Amends

- An amends means they have changed the goals post to what they originally agreed. 

- This needs to be negotiated at the beginning, weather you will do it or not. 

Customer task

Points needed to think about to analyse a customer; 

Age 

Gender

What is important to the customer? 

Hobbies

Job

Where the customers shops for clothing or interior products?

Political learnings

Who influences the customer in there shopping choice? 

Here are my notes that I made fro customer 1

Here are the notes that I made for customer 2 

Meeting notes

To start ...... 

Introductions? 

shake hands=

- eye contact 

- firm hand shake 

- not too long or short 

Must do research into the company: their target market before starting a design brief. 

The format? Presenting work ? 

 - Go with the format and act apripriately. 

 - Eye contact. 

 - Make sure people can see your work. 

 - Practise talk about your work. 

 - Appearance.

 - Know when to stop, don't talk to quiet. 

 - Keep calm and talk and work at an appropriate speed. 

 

Deadlines? 

- Do not miss them 

- no excuse 

- will cost you your career 

- get a reputation 

What you require in a brief

Here we have notes down what we would need to begin designing if we were to be given a brief from a designer. 

Finished C.V

Here I have finished my C.V to date, I feel that I need to go over this and make it sound more prefessonal.

Cv layout

Here is my cv layout that I have created taking into consideration the notes that we made in the last lecture, I am now going to make a start to roughly fill it in. 

Cv

Starting a new cv, practising what to put on it. 

Embroidery sample

Here is a hand embroidary sample which took me a long time to do, I used the techniques that I had previously learnt to create a similar effect as the drawing I was working from. 

Dye samples

Here are all my dye sample that I had created by experimenting with mixing different dyes up as seeing which fabrics worked the best to dye with. 

Samples

These samples here have been created usings special fabrics that dissolves in water and leaves you with the stitching. 

Cv layouts

I am searching different layouts and ways in which to set the page or pages out of a cv.  

In the dye lab

Here is a picture of me working as a team to mix dyes in the fume carbonate, we mixed a total of 6 different dyes and recorded there process.  I then created samples of the dyes using peices of different weighted fabrics. 

Research

Here I have collected a lot of research which relates to embroidary I found these in different books and magazines and I found them quite inspiring as there are so many products that embroidary is used on or in. 

Cutting and stitching into fabric sample

Here I cut a part out of my fabric and then stitched into the hole and out, after I had down this a few times on the sewing machine I felt it had have a lace effect to these areas that I had built up of thread. 

Cutting and stitching into fabric sample

Here I cut a part out of my fabric and then stitched into the hole and out, after I had down this a few times on the sewing machine I felt it had have a lace effect to these areas that I had built up of thread. 

Bonded appliqué

Here I used a unusual material that I had never herd of before called bondaweb, this was a paper which had a rough side and a smooth side. The rough side had to be face down into a piece  of fabric and then ironed on which allowed the glue to be released and it to stick to the fabric. I then cut my design out and pealed the bondaweb off the fabric, though it left a layer on the fabric so then next I ironed that peice of fabric onto some calico which made it stick. I worked into the study to make it look and feel like my drawing that I was working from. 

Shadow appliqué samples

I loved this technique as I think it looks so fine and delicate just like the leaves that I was trying to portray onto the fabric. I created a negative and positive of the image however I found the positive to be more interesting as this was were I had cut away the calico which was behind the translucent fabric, around the leave. 

Reverse appliqué

This is my reverse appliqué sample and I have created a big flower and used the petals to experiment with the reverse appliqied technique. I used three fabric the top one being calico the next was a yellow pattrened cotton and the third was 100% silk, I enjoyed this texhnique and decided to give it another go using more fabrics.  

Machine vouching samples

This technique creates a hand embroidered effect using a sewing machine although it is realy quick and easy to do.  

More embroidary samples

These samples are of more pacific techniques created to suggest the drawing I was working from.  

Group thoughts

Mind map of how to structure emails and letters professionally. 

Group mind map

More notes to show and suggest how to write a cv, lay it out and what to put in it. 

Embroidery samples

Here are my own samples that show my experiment with machine vouching and machine whipped 

Wallpaper pattern

Loved this wallpaper design think the bright floral design is positive and living giving a fun and happy atmosphere and vibe. I found this at wallpaperdorect.com I think the blocks of flat colour work well Making parts start out more than others. 

Embroidary research

Embroidery samples

First embroidery sample using a sewing machine experimenting with different effects and techniques that I could make.  

Careers

http://www.ukft.org
UK Fashion and Textiles
"We are in the business of fashion & textiles. We are the UK voice and meeting place for suppliers of fashion & textiles providing: practical support, export advice, information exchange and a voice - to government - to retailers."
"The UK Fashion & Textile Association is the most inclusive British network for fashion and textile companies. UKFT brings together designers, manufacturers, agents and retailers to promote their businesses and our industry throughout the UK and internationally.

 

UKFT's president is HRH The Princess Royal.

What we do:

UKFT is a unique British fashion network. Membership of UKFT allows companies and associations access to an unrivalled community of contacts throughout the fashion and textile system. Each specialist area of our industry is represented by a sectoral group, which contributes setting policy and strategy for UKFT. UKFT is keen to keep members informed about issues facing the industry and to help them develop their businesses. Communication is the key to this, and we produce a monthly e-newsletter, e-shots on breaking news and business opportunities, and we offer a series of seminars on industry-specific subjects and overseas markets.

What can we do for you?

If you are a member of UKFT - we can help you with all types of business advice; from one to one help to get you into exports or to move into new markets, to advice and guidance on working with agents (and active agent contacts) and practical help in approaching the right retailers.

If you are a buyer, agent or distributor - we can put you in touch with UK companies offering great products. UKFT members range from directional designers to major manufacturers, so whether you are looking for fashion accessories, for menswear, womenswear or childrenswear we’ll have the contacts. This service is completely free of charge."

This career membership would also be considerable when I finish my degree, because if u went into setting up my own business, if I was to agree to a membership with the UKFT there are so many advantages. These advantages being to expand on my know adage and network, build on my international exposure making my business and work known to the world wide. I would get assess to industry business advice to help me set up, it would also save my business money and raise my profile within the industry. This company would allow me to take which ever direction I would want and also let's me to do trade shows and also does apprenticeships to know you how to start up. 

Career opportunities

http://www.interiortextiles.co.uk

"BITA is a trade association for the UK interior textiles industry.

It seeks to promote and safeguard the interests of its members, which range from large, well known, brands to small companies with only a few employees. The product range supplied by members is vast and covers all aspects of the interiors industry from bespoke bedding to furniture and fabrics and from ready-made curtains to bath mats.

BITA provides a wide range of services aimed at maximising business opportunities and strengthening the business environment in which members operate."

"The Voice of the industry

• BITA is the voice of the industry and speaks on behalf of its members to a wide range of organisations and membership of BITA means your views are heard!
• BITA is regularly consulted by Government
• BITA representatives sit on a number of technical committees to ensure the views of the industry are taken in to account on areas such as standards (both British, European and International standards) as well as the environment.
• BITA is an active member of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT). Membership of this organisation means BITA members join over 2000 other companies in a very large and active trade body. UKFT talks on behalf of the whole textile and fashion pipeline is very active in lobbying on behalf of the industry and provides an excellent network.
• BITA members are able to attend seminars run by UKFT at discounted rates, recent seminars have covered topics such as Selling To Russia, An Introduction to Licencing, and the very popular How To Get Paid.
• BITA members are also listed in ‘Sources’ the UKFT’s listing of its members which is distributed throughout the world."

These are the qualities about working with this company called BITA listed above, you can see that this is a trade show format and it allows people like me to sign up and become a member which costs £195 there are no other requirements that I could find on the website. I would like to think I would be involved in this sort of career plan after my degree, as you get to advertise and present your work in a stall which allows people to get to know me and my work.

Living north magazine

These glass's are quite an unusual style which was the reason I was drawn to them. The use of design onto glass creates a unique look and on these grasses the delicate butterfly design has been created using a fine linear line, however the rich red colour that has been used to give a bright and vibrant atmosphere which made these more indevidual.  

Living north magazine

I have selected to put this page from the living north magazine as I felt the surface design in this image is very festive. The designs relate to a seasonal winter christmass theme and the bright red reflects the seasonal influence, the printed design shows a winter robin and a snowflake which are animals and natural forms that you see around that time of the year. 

Living North Craft fair

Living North Craft fair

Living North craft fair

Here are some more images of what was there; 

The Living North fair

Today I went to the living north craft fair in Newcastle, I couldn't how big it was( 3/4 floors). I seen a Huge range of products to fit a masive audience, from design printed fabrics to designer makers products. I found that surface design had been considered in many different ways.  These images that I took are snipits of what it was like; 

Trend Industry

Top Drawer, London,
12th-14th January 2014,
http://www.topdrawer.co.uk/about/
"will once again bring together an inspirational showcase of over 800 carefully selected British and international suppliers to the convenient central location of Earls Court, London. Top Drawer showcases the newest product launches, cutting edge designs and must-have products for 2014 - helping you to restock and refresh your store for the seasons ahead.
Presented in six easy-to-navigate zones, Top Drawer is the perfect opportunity to source bestselling products and preview Spring/Summer 2014 collections - in one convenient location within the nation's capital.
Top Drawer attracts buyers from all over the UK and around the globe. Each year, over 13,000 visitors come through our doors to select from the thousands of products on display, including buyers."

http://www.topdrawer.co.uk/

Here is a image from the Top Drawer website, I have added this too my blog as I was amazed at how many people actually exhibit at this trade show, and the range of design led products this show holds. I feel that this show will interest such I diverse audience.

Trade Shows

Home and Gift,
Harrogate, England,
13-16th January.
http://www.homeandgift.co.uk/
"Home & Gift 2014 is organised by Clarion Events. We organise seven trade shows a year which are targeted at retail buyers looking to source a wide range of products across gifts, home accessories, greeting cards & stationery, jewellery & fashion accessories, and food. We endeavour to provide inspiration for the retail community by giving retailers exposure to the latest new products, new ideas, new knowledge and new skills via our exhibitions." http://www.homeandgift.co.uk/about-us/other-clarion-events/

This image here is an example of Walton & Co's work, I found this here; http://www.homeandgift.co.uk/visiting/show-sectors/gift/, this website shows a range of designer makers and designer work to suggest at who is going to be there and what work they do. 

Trade Shows

Printsource Trade Show, NewYork,

January 13th-14th 2014,

http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/

"Printsource New York, The Premier Market for Surface and Textile Design in the USA, holds three shows a year in New York City. As the hub for the world’s top creative talent, Printsource showcases hundreds of collections by international surface and textile design studios and agents. England, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and the U.S.A. are just some of the countries featured each season at the Show, which is the main resource for surface and textile design for America's major manufacturers, retailers and catalogs. The Show covers such industries as men's, children's and women's apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, paper goods and stationery, wallcoverings, window fashions as well as other surface and textile design applications." http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/

"Surface and textile design collections for the apparel, home textiles and paper goods industries." http://www.printsourcenewyork.com/about_us.html

Here are some images of the trade show layout, you can see that the layout of the prints are very different on both images which is why i have selected these two, I wanted to show the different layouts out the designers prints, as you can see the top photo the fabric prints are in bundles because of the mass of print that they have, where as the bottom image shows a more ordered and the designs seem to be in more of an order.

Trade Shows

Indigo Trade Show, NewYork,

Fashion Exhibition,

January 14th-15th 2014

http://www.indigo-salon.com/

"The most important and influential show for the North American textile design market, Direction has, as of September 2008, joined Première Vision.

Now called Indigo, the show helps strengthen the events targeting the fashion and home universes alongside Indigo, already the world leader in this market.

Three times per year the show brings together some 125 exhibitors, including top international design studios, as well as bookshops and trend bureaus. The comprehensive creative offer, including designs for prints, embroideries, knits, appliqués, jacquards and transfer papers, addresses all segments of the fashion and home markets.

Some 2,500 visitors come each session to prepare their collection and locate the motifs that will make the success of their designs." http://www.indigo-salon.com/newyork/About-the-show/Concept

Here is a piece of surface design which has been exhibited at NewYork Indigo this year in July. I found this interesting as the indigo exhibition website gave the full information of where I could find this designer if i wanted to contact the designer personally, This designer was called Wakefield design shop. 

Trade shows

Premiere Vision, Paris,
18-20th Febuary 2014,
This trade show is based around fabrics and designs within the show.
http://www.premierevision.com/en/Agenda/Our-shows-throughout-the-world

Satu Maaranen
These images are screen shots off the Premiere Vision Trade Show website above, I felt that these images which have been portrayed by Satu Maaranen at the previous trade show last year. she created a collection of clothing which had an unusual surface design as you look closely, she has portrayed this surface design onto the backdrop behind the clothing as it enlarges and enhances the detail on the fabric, which brings in the the viewers attention.

http://www.premierevision.com/en/The-show/Movies-and-pictures

Trend Intustry

The Bloom Magazine, This Trend magazine portrays a variety of photographer work, I find these magazines very influential as there differ so much for example there are photographs of flowers, people, nature etc.

These image bellow are three images which I feel link together as they have all been created using a different technique however the use of different flowers makes each one individual. I think the technique of freezing flowers is so unusual as the clear ice allows you to see the fine delicate detail. I took these images of this website; and this website portrays all the images from the bloom magazine issue 21 that I selected.

http://www.edelkoort.com/editions/bloom-library/gallery-bloom21-2/

The trends industry

This magazine here is a well known trend magazine which specifies in the children's clothing department. It hold a unique range of styles and looks for the younger generation.  Here is a few pages that I found more interesting; ........

.... These children's wear styles are very autumn and winter based seasons and I picked up on this by the colour choices that have been used. The surface design is quiet simple although I like the way they have combined a basic and original spot and stripe together with a check/ tar ten style dress as these are more winter patterns and the basic design give a simple but effective modern yer tradition look towards the children. 

Trends of the industry

These two pages are so influencial,this magazine specifies in various fabrics. here I would personally say the fabrics are very seasonal and represent the summer and spring season as the flowers begin to bloom, I also think the rich vivid colours suggest at a bright vibrant day. What I like about this page is it shows what the patterns on the fabric has been inspired by and also what the fabric looks like as a garment.