Betty Barker
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Betty Barker

Textile DesignerEdinburgh, United Kingdom
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Betty Barker

Textile DesignerEdinburgh, United Kingdom
About me
Textile Design Graduate specialised in Print.
Projects
  • B A I T - Graduate project
    B A I T - Graduate projectA high-end womenswear collection fusing sportswear base layers with luxury suits. Bait highlights both the internal and external elements of a fish. The outer layers of the garments are inspired by a fish’s camouflage and the inside base layers are inspired by the guts and stomachs of fish. I wanted the consumer to feel like a fish and gain a deeper connection to marine life. I aim to enhance people's appreciation and knowledge of marine life and create an experience with my collection that cons
Work history
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    Repair SpecialistAlpkit
    Edinburgh, United KingdomFull Time
    Repair seamstress for technical clothing and equipment. Managing the repair station, turnaround times, material sourcing and consultation. Developing patterns for custom orders made with scrap materials.
    Adidas Group logo
    Adidas Group logo
    Junior production assistantAdidas Group
    Leeds, United KingdomFreelance
    Talent, client management and production preparation for a global Adidas football campaign.
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Skills
  • Colour Balance
  • Concept Building
  • Photography
  • Adobe Create Suite
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Organisation
  • Creative Approach
  • Idea Generation
  • Ideas Development
Education
    NTU School of Art & Design logo
    NTU School of Art & Design logo
    Bachelor of Arts (BA) NTU School of Art & Design
    Nottingham Cottage, Kensington, London W8 4PZ, UK
    Textile Design - Specialised in Print.
    Leeds Arts University logo
    Leeds Arts University logo
    Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignLeeds Arts University
     - Leeds, United Kingdom
    Art Foundation Course - Specialised in Textiles fashion and costume.
Awards
    NTU School of Art & Design logo
    NTU School of Art & Design logo
    Sustainability in practice certificateNTU School of Art & Design
    Awarded for creating a sustainable design proposal to make bio-degradable shoes out of banana skins.
    IKEA UK logo
    IKEA UK logo
    IKEA Poster CompetitionIKEA UK
    Design a poster for the IKEA store.
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