Xyra Fernandez
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Xyra Fernandez

Bags and Accessories DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Xyra Fernandez
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Xyra Fernandez

Bags and Accessories DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
An enthusiastic design graduate from London College of Fashion. A self-directed and quick learning individual with a hard-working approach and creative flair who is environmentally conscious. Always looking for alternative vegan approaches to design to create solutions for a more sustainable industry. An ambitious individual who is confident in managing a small team and strives to work to the highest standard. A quick learner willing to try and develop new proficiencies to broaden my skillset. Looking for creative employment opportunities with the vision to apply sustainable and ethical practice within the work place.
Work history
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    Studio AssistantStudio Orta
     - Paris, FranceInternship
    • Worked closely with artist Lucy Orta restoring and creating art work • Exhibition set up and coordination • Involved in research projects • Carried out administrative work, including data input
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    Design InternBourgeois Boheme
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    • Accessories research and analysis – trends, materials/components • Designing footwear for AW19/20 • Writing blog posts - vegan, sustainable and fashion related pieces • Assisted a product photography shoot and at a LDC pop-up store
Skills
  • Sustainability
  • Bag Design
  • CAD Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Accessories Design
  • CAD Drawings
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Pattern Cutting
Education
    London College of Fashion, UAL logo
    London College of Fashion, UAL logo
    BA First Class Honours Cordwainers Fashion Bags and AccessoriesLondon College of Fashion, UAL
     - London, United Kingdom
    An environmentally conscious accessories graduate who is always looking for alternative vegan approaches to design to create solutions for a more sustainable industry. A drive to experiment with various materials in its different forms is shown in her work, reconstructing one of a kind pieces with zero waste. As a passionate vegan and animal rights activist, her work mirrors her beliefs in its approach and resulting designs, creating bespoke pieces that push eco-conscious boundaries. The pattern cutting skills gained over the duration of the course have created an understanding of bag construction, resulting in highly crafted one-off pieces. Proficient digital skills have been developed using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Premier Pro and are demonstrated throughout the portfolio of work.