About me
Im a London-based designer specialising in research and development for the textile industry. Following my fashion design BA in Milan I graduated from an MA in Material Futures at Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design. This multidisciplinary course taught me research driven design that lead to observing and analysing social, political and economic trends to inform future, sustainable design applications. Fascinated by craft I worked with a remote Peruvian weaving community for her final MA project before undertaking the the Common Thread residency for the British Council. Co- founder of Ode to Artisans.
Projects
- Made in PatacanchaFor my final MA project ‘Made in Patacancha’, I spent time living in the Peruvian Andes with local craftspeople investigating how to safeguard Peruvian handicrafts in an increasingly mechanised future. The work addresses the problems caused by industrialisation and the opportunities from increased tourism. The focus is on material identity, provenance, design and the trend of authenticity. The aim of the project is to create a new market for weavers to bring a steady income and keep their tradition alive by supporting and working with a local non-profit partner. By buying a product from the collection consumers would help finance workshops and continued education around traditional ways of dyeing and weaving to the community of Patacancha increasing the quality of natural dyeing and weaving techniques.
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Work history
Co-founder & Designer
ODE TO A believes that cultural exchange and collaboration form the quest to safeguard traditional skills and craftsmanship. Achieving this by providing design tools to remote communities in order for local artisans to innovate and become aware of global trends and markets. As Designer and Co-founder I was responsible of overall design, branding, art directions, marketing, communication, overseeing of production. Subsequently next to handling orders, financial overviews and monthly meetings with investors.
Freelance Researcher
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In charge of research on diverse projects including - product and colour trend research for designers that Nest partners with as well as reaching out to artisans and communities that could be involved in the Nest program.
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Skills
- Fashion
- Marketing PR
- Print Design
- Art Direction
- Design
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Powerpoint
- Word
Awards
TED x Amsterdam
Part of the TED x Amsterdam Woman discussion panel to share ODE TO AKickstarter campaign
To start up ODE TO A, my business partner and I launched a one month long Kickstarter campaign that was successfully funded on the 1st of March. + Show more