Jennifer Santos
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Jennifer Santos

Textile Designer United Kingdom
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Jennifer Santos
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Jennifer Santos

Textile Designer United Kingdom
About me
I am a BA (Hons) Textiles student studying at Arts University Bournemouth. I specialize in fabric manipulation and surface design, focusing on the tactility and finish of surfaces. Dedicated, a responsible worker with a positive attitude and fast adaptability to new skills and environment. Overall, I am enthusiastic towards anything I set my mind to and I aim to complete everything to the highest standard.
Projects
  • Black Venom
    Black Venom This project initially began with the inspiration which derived from a visit to the Natural History Museum where Jennifer saw the Venom: killer and cure exhibition. This exhibition introduced her to creatures and insects both land and sea, that are typically known to be venomous but also other species that are more unfamiliar. This visit implemented the shapes, colours and materials she used, alongside her visit to the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. Jennifer’s collection uses colour semiotics, the idea that different colours means certain things, triggering certain emotions in people such as, red symbolises danger and pain, green can symbolises poison or harmful substance, black symbolises mystery or death. Jennifer’s project has successfully used a combination of techniques that create a three-dimensional and tactile collection, these included laser cutting, digital printing, heat press, hand and machine embroidery. Furthermore, her use of faux leather and fabrics with a rigid quality acted like a protective pieces of clothing, very armour like. Likewise, she has explored the use of flock and velvet to replicate the textures of tarantulas and wasps which makes the wearer feel discomfort. Overall, Jennifer’s collection is innovative, exciting and the collection exhibits her style as a mixed media designer.
Work history
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    Studio AssistantMichele Lowe Holder
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    Gaining experience with a mixed media accessories company made me more fascinate in working with different materials. My responsibilities were aiding with the construction of fashion accessories, organizing the atelier and organizing the collections for photoshoots. This internship allowed me to experience working with a small team.
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    StudentHand & Lock
     - Bournemouth, United KingdomFreelance
    For this live brief I created fashion fabrics and accessories, focusing on hand and machine embroidery. This live brief allowed me to work to the best of my ability and put my time management skills to the test.
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Skills
  • Digital Printing
  • Fabric Manipulation
  • Laser Cutting
  • Laser Etching
  • Hand Embroidery
  • Digital Embroidery
  • Screen Printing
  • Machine Sewing
  • Drawing
Education
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    BA (Hons) TextilesARTS UNIVERSITY AT BOURNEMOUTH (AUB)
     - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
    BA (Hons) Textiles- results pending
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    A levelGodalming College
     - Godalming, United Kingdom
    Textiles Design (A*), Sociology (B), Travel and Tourism (C), Extended Project (D)
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