Theodora Adjepong is a British born and London based textile designer of Ghanaian heritage. Theodora's design philosophy and inspirations are taken from the blends her African and British roots when creating art and prints; taking inspiration from cross-cultural and traditional colourful , quirky pop art style work and reformulating them into fresh and quirky bold prints that promote unique character and personality through interiors, fashion and art.
Theodora completed a four-year degree at the University of the Creative Arts where she studied Fashion, Promotion, and Imagery. During her studies, she developed a passion for textile design, traditional, and digital printing. She then went on to study at The University of East London where she completed her master in Print design.
She decided to create a project based on old African prints and adding a bespoke and new touch thus forming the premise and springboard to the Quirky Diamond Brand. Since then, she has worked as a full-time designer for clients such as J by Jasper Conran, Debenhams, Huntsman, Savile Row and many more.
Projects
- The Acorn Within HerCommission: Hector's Global Hair. The brief was to create a print that was African inspired and that represented nature and beauty. When creating this project I did a lot of research I wanted to create pieces that were strong and I looked into the Acorn tree and like the fact that its one of the smallest seeds yet it grows the biggest tree just like a powerful woman I also took inspirations from an African proverb that says; ‘A little bush grows better than a big tree.’ Creative Director & hai
Work history
Visual MerchandiserMarks and Spencer
London, United KingdomFull Time
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freelance print designerQuirky Diamond
London, United KingdomFreelance
Over the last 5 years, I have had the pleasure of working with brands such as; Jasper Conran by Debenhams; Hectors Global Hair and Moshin as a Textile/graphic Print Designer and Bespoke Finisher.
● Responsible for scanning, re-colouring, cleaning and creating repeats for prints
● Assigned the tasks of providing sets of sample designs on various textiles and fabrics
● Handled the tasks of sketching designs by using computer graph design and CAD software
● researching trends and creating mood boards. Producing design ideas, sketches, paintings from stock imagery and photographers
● Involved in decisions for creating fashion stories and styling ideas
● Going to fashion Pure London and other shows and visits to get design inspirations
● Helped clients attain perfect outfits for special days and photoshoots.
● Assessed color, texture, size and fit of clothes for personal styling clients
● Provided excellent customer service
● Sourced fabric
● Maintained current knowledge of fashion trends
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Skills
- Styling
- Visual Merchandising
- Fashion Styling
- Photoshop
- Illustration
- Art
- Textile Design
Education
MA Textile DesignUniversity of east London
- London, United Kingdom
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BA Fashion Promotion and ImagingUniversity of the Creative Arts
- Epsom, United Kingdom