About me

Recently graduated with a 2nd Class Honours - 1st Devision, from Nottingham Trent University, studying Fashion Accessory Design, seeking an internship, graduate role, or employment. I am highly flexible, highly versatile with a thirst to learn in a productive team and attitude. Focused on the development and progression of tasks through consistent hard-work, passion and determination.

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Projects

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  Final Year Collection PortfolioFor my final portfolio, I wanted to create something that would stand out as an exclusive and diverse collection, my inspiration came from the textures of ocean habitats and the significance of sustainabilty throughout. This allowed me to explore different ways to showcase this, techniques included print, colour, and smocking. The use of materials was also important, with ethically and locally sourced fabrics and leathers. My main focus was to showcase a strong and powerful message with this ey
• Koi Footwear Competition EntryContributing to the Koi Footwear competition, this allowed me to expand my design skills, by branching out into footwear development. Overall designing such a wide range of products, has given me an understanding of the different processes and technical skills needed to achieve high levels of work at an industry standard. As for my overall concept I explored the aspect of fluidity through the ever - changing landscape, linking with the major themes associated with sustainability within todays cu
• Market Research for Final CollectionFor my Final Collection I have created a collection of market research to contribute to the development of my collection. This allowed me to understand current trends, and the design process of other brands.

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Work history

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Design InternSpeedo
Jul 2017 - Jul 2020Nottingham, United KingdomInternship
During my Internship with Speedo, I had the opportunity to work alongside the design team, sitting in design meetings, and to work on a variety of projects, which incorporated designing a range of bags suitable for a typical Speedo customer, to which I then had the opportunity to present my ideas, in design meetings. My experience here was invaluable and I really enjoyed my time there. I have continued to use the skills I learnt there for further projects.

Skills

• Trend Forecasting
• Freehand Sketching
• Pattern Cutting
• Mockups
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Technical Specification
• Technical Illustration
• Manufacturing
• Machine Sewing
• Leather Work

Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Nottingham Trent University
Oct 2017 - Jun 2020Nottingham, United Kingdom
Grade - Second Class Honours, 1st Devision
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and DesignCentral college Nottingham
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017Nottingham, United Kingdom
Triple Distinction (DDD)

Awards

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Worshipful Company of Glovers Student AwardWorshipful Company of glovers
I had completed a project that consisted of luxury glove making, where I had to hand make a glove out of soft leathers, which I sourced myself from Pittards. Our designs were entered into the Student Glove Design Competition, to which I was awarded runner up, and received my prize at the annual awards livery luncheon located in London.
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Fashion and TextilesYoung Creative Awards
In 2017, I was shortlisted at the Young Creative Awards a National competition, I won the Fashion and Textile category for ages 16-18 years. My prize was work experience with Speedo International Limited, during the summer.