I have completed an honours degree at The University of Edinburgh (BA Performance Costume Design). I have several years work experience in fashion retail, health, fitness and leisure and performance arts. This experience has enhanced my knowledge and skills for learning, life and work. I have passion and determination to broaden my knowledge and skills in art and design. I am passionate about theatre, exhibitions and visiting galleries. I have endless enthusiasm to research, read, observe and discover either during my travels in the world including Glasgow, my home city.
Projects
- Redesign: The Great GatsbyThe Great Gatsby has been redesigned and is set as a film in present time in Scotland. My designs are inspired by the Egyptian riches: jewellery, statues, wall tablets, paintings and drawings. These have incorporated the theme of Art Decoratifs. Art Deco has worked well with the other themes such as the 1920s and Egyptian Art due to the shapes, patterns and designs. I have researched, analysed texts and visited places of interest to inform my work. I have also put a 1920s fashion twist on my de
- Redesign: Bridge to TerabithiaBridge to Terabithia is a novel by Katherine Patterson and was first published in 1977. In 2007 it was adapted into a Disney film. The story is set in a magical forest created by two children, Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke. It is Leslie who makes Terabithia so that he can escape his dysfunctional family and reality. Both face challenges at home and at school and support one another. Leslie is bullied for her individuality and her parents rarely have time to spend with her due to heavy work commit
Work history
Assistant DesignerClarks
Street, UKInternship
Member of the children's design team.
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Design InternGiles Deacon
- London, United KingdomInternship
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Skills
- Communication Skills
- Pattern Drafting
- Costume Construction
- Designing
- Millinery
- Abobe Creative Suite
- Brief Interpretation
- Collaborations
- Textile Development
- Bespoke Textiles
Education
(BA) Performance Costume DesignEdinburgh College of Art
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom