About me
A recent Textile Design graduate specialising in embroidery from The Arts University Bournemouth. With an eye for fine detail and passion for embellishment, digital and hand processes are used to create fashion textile collections. Previous experience gained with employers such as Hand & Lock where the opportunity was taken to build on embroidery skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced study environment. Now looking to develop skills within the fashion textile design sector.
Recent and up-dated work is shown on my embroidery Instagram: @emmarodak_design
Feel free to email me any enquiries at emmarodak98@hotmail.com
Projects
- SEEKING SOLACE IN NATUREThis collection is based around the relationship between nature in design. As we are in a new era of combating climate change, seeking solace in nature has never been so important. Inspiration from the Japanese tradition of Shinrin Yoku, a form of eco-therapy that reconnects humans to nature through the act of forest bathing has been explored. Imagery and textures captured from my favourite childhood place Swithland Wood is emphasised throughout the collection through techniques such as Irish ma
- Hand & Lock Embroidery competition 2019Hand & Lock Embroidery Competition 2019. I came 3rd place with my design which reflects the organic and fluid forms of tree bark. Hand embroidery and embellishment was used to create this fashion accessory intended for the catwalk. Rich and intricate embellishment was applied to build layers of texture that invites intrigue and touch.
- Organic ReflectionsA collection based on Chihuly's glass work exhibition at Kew Gardens where the fluid shapes appeared as something that came from the sea. Techniques including machine and digital embroidery, hand embroidery and embellishment techniques, laser cutting, digital print, UV print and fabric manipulation. Sustainability played a big role in this project through natural dyeing alongside organic fibres including peace silks, bamboo silks and recycled fibre manufactured from plastic bottles.
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Work history
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Embroidery and Studio AssistantHand & Lock
- London, United KingdomInternship
A range of tasks including:
restoration embroidery for Windsor Castle flags.
Padding designs for Bentley cars.
Working to tight deadlines finishing off digital and hand embroidery for a variety of clients.
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Print Design AssistantPattern Textiles Ltd
- London, United KingdomInternship
Pattern gave me the experience of understanding and designing for clients and commercial high street brands. Various drawing tasks designing in multiple styles for the client. Experience in compiling trend research using WGSN.
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Skills
- Embriodery
- Embellishment Techniques
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital Embroidery
- Machine Embroidery
- Hand Embroidery
- Drawing
Education
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TextilesThe Arts University Bournemouth
Bournemouth, United Kingdom