About me
Highly creative in everything I do with fine eye for details. Currently interested in sustainability, design and community education. Always focused on delivering invaluable customer service and passionate about supporting social and individual responsibility through arts and creativity.
Projects
- Vertical Casual Cycling WearVertical Casual Cycling Wear: - Was awarded on 2012 the Special Award Gore Bike Wear by The European Fashion Award FASH 2012. Award presentation held at ISPO MUNICH 12 (International Sporting Goods Trade show). (Munich, Germany) - Exhibited at the Victoria House London as part of the selection of the best projects from University of the Arts of the year. London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. 2011 - Awarded Off Catwalk Product Prize by the School of Design and Technology. Lond
- On TransitTravelling and multi-purpose active outfits. Personal project looking for comfortable designs for the modern active girl. Inspiration comes from the requirements of over 20 sport passionate ladies that want to look good without compromising on comfort and functionality. Clothing sustainability education is key in this project as a healthy planet is crucial for our wellbeing and survival.
- Connia: Indoor Garden SolutionsCONNIA is an versatile and user friendly structure that works standing up or hanging down. It supports healthy development of small indoor plants by providing a draining water reservoir that helps balance soil moisture levels. Thanks to its organic aesthetic, Connia enhances the pleasing effects of herbs, small edibles and flowers. Product Design project developed during the MSc in Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design
Work history
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London Based Fitting assistanCooneen Group
London, United KingdomFreelance
- Assisting numerous groups of customers in selecting garment products to fit their needs
- Ongoing gathering and evaluation of customer insights, and presentation of data
- Issuing uniform kit to groups of up to 50 people while maintaining high standards of customer service
- Looking after special garments’ list professionally and discreetly to build a loyal clientèle
- Working collaboratively with other fitting assistants
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Functionality and Sustainability-focused Apparel designerCreative Us
London, United KingdomFreelance
- Communicating with national and international customers in different languages
- Researching, gathering insights and market research for each collection
- Taking products from initial design ideas to finalised factory packs
- Understanding needs and requirements and providing collaboratively solutions for each customer
- Generating marketing ideas to support design ranges and for other creative collaborations
- Setting up a variety of sustainability-focused and creative clothing workshops for various audiences
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Skills
- Fashion
- Design
- Illustrator
- Mood Boards
- Creative Leadership
- Requirement Analysis
- Creative Solutions
- Sustainability
- Customer Focused
- Innovation
Education
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MSc in Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and DesignBrunel University London
- London, United Kingdom
Merit qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Active SportswearLondon College of Fashion, UAL
- London, United Kingdom
First Class Honours qualification
Awards
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Special Award Gore Bike Wear by The European Fashion Award FASHEuropean Fashion Award
Special Award Gore Bike Wear by The European Fashion Award FASH 2012.
By The Stiftung der Deutschen Bekleidungsindustrie ( SDBI- German Fashion Industry Foundation) Award presentation held at ISPO MUNICH 12 (International Sporting Goods Trade show). (Munich, Germany)
http://www.sdbi.de/en/margarita-ruiz-velazquez/