I am a recent UCA Epsom 2020 graduate, gender-neutral designer, taking strong influence from the Fine Art. I understand the importance of creativity, teamwork and well-built brand awareness. Through my organizational skills and high work ethic, I
successfully manage multiple projects.
Shortlisted for the Fashion Digital Portfolio, Graduate Fashion Foundation 2020, Winner of the Ralph Lauren Creative Intern Project 2019 and the finalist of DRAWFASHION 2018 Competition.
Projects
- The Future of the Past TodayBA graduate collection - The genesis of this project goes back to Umberto Boccioni’s exhibition of 3D reconstructed sculptures in the Estorick Collection. This project is my personal interpretation of futurism, which I executed through abstract forms achieved from combining drape with sharp geometrical shapes. The innovative way of the use of recycled memory foam allowed me to create futuristic sculpture-like garments which went beyond gender boundaries. With this collection, I want to say that
Projects credited in
- Meet the GFF 2020 Digital Fashion Portfolio Award NomineesThe Digital Fashion Portfolio Award will be given to a well-executed, contemporary and professionally presented digital fashion portfolio that demonstrates an individual and creative identity, whilst communicating a thinking process from the concept ideas, through their development to the final presentation and layout. Meet the nominees!24
Work history
Intern at Purple Label Concept DesignRalph Lauren
- New York, United StatesInternship
Concept and design development experience, working closely with the Director of Concept Design Team. Attending daily meetings, developing ideas for the next collection, which included analysis of trends (WGSN), analysis of previous season’s runways and major fashion events like Pitti Uomo. Creating mood and concept boards and presenting them to the team. Maintaining RL Concept Design colour library; colour swatching and working with trims. Attending designated group activities with other Summer interns and successfully developing
Individual Design project to be presented to RL Senior Leadership team.
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InternJH.Zane
- London, United KingdomInternship
Full hands-on studio experience which included primary and secondary research, developing the concept ideas, creating a book of inspiration (mood, fashion, silhouettes, finishings etc.), developing design ideas both in 2D and 3D form, pattern cutting and toiling the accepted garments in order to be sent to the production.
Skills
- Fashion Drawing
- Technical Drawing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Abobe Illustrator
- Pattern Cutting
- Sewing
- Concept Building
- Trend Forecasting
- Time Management
Education
Fashion DesignUniversity for the Creative Arts
- Epsom, United Kingdom
3 years of full hands-on experience at the Collection pathway at UCA Epsom. I received a broad education through multiple projects that required primary and secondary research, understanding of development process, 2D and 3D designing, pattern cutting, construction and sewing skills. Also, I attended drawing and portfolio classes, where I developed my own style and practice layout skill.