For this task, we had to create a number of hand sown samples, particularly using the running stitch. For my samples of embroidery thread and linen, I wanted to create colourful pieces of work to link back to my mood boards. For my first attempt,…
For this task, we had to create weaving samples using mixed media based off our previous colour palette. To begin, I created 3 small samples using coloured card to try and get the hang of the technique, as I don’t have a lot of experience…
Along with the paper pattern task, we were tasked with completing a series of speed drawings while watching a short fashion show. I thought that this would be take a lot of time, but I found myself enjoying trying to capture the important aspects of…
For this task, we had to begin with a black and white piece of paper and cut into one to create a range of patterns. I decided to begin with using straight lines as I felt it would be the most effective choice for when…
For this task, we had to chose items of clothing that matched our colour palette and arrange them in different ways and photograph them. To begin with I kept it simple by just folding the clothes in the same order as the colours on my…
Before we began our task for this workshop, we had to create a mood board based around our chosen colour palette. From the start I wanted a bright and colourful colour scheme as I felt it would let me work with a range of tones…
Before creating my final idea, I wanted to see how the paper would look and work with the lamp I’m using as the light source. Again, I used the techniques I had learned in the previous experimentations. Surprisingly, even though the paper is white, once…
The first part of the workshop was to experiment with different types of folding using paper which then would be used as a building block for the paper light. I found this task interesting as some folds were more complicated than I originally expected. To…
David Trubridge: David Trubridge is a New Zealand based artist, who is one of the preeminent designers and a recognised leader in environmentally responsible designs. Before this research, I wasn’t aware of how large of a market there was for this type of product….
As part of my contextual research, I decided to carry out research into what exactly art direction is and the role of an art director as it isn’t something I am very familiar with. In plain terms, it is the oversight of all the artistic…