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I entered a competition around a month ago with Offcut London for a chance to be part of their virtual fashion show. On 4th May I got selected as one of the 85 other students through to the next stage. This involved filming two outfits, and recording a 30 second clip of me explaining myContinue reading “Offcut fashion show entry preparations”

I listened to the Squiggly Careers podcast episode #57 How to create a vision for your career. This had some great tips on how to decide what you want to do as a career and how to keep focused on your goals. The 3 main points I took from it were, tune in to yourContinue reading “Squiggly Careers podcast”

Rachels talk about portfolio and tips about 3rd year was really helpful. She spoke about her portfolio and went through the pages explaining what each involved. She said during new designers that some of the judges asked specifically why you put certain images in your portfolio, so ensure what you put in is very relevant.Continue reading “Rachel Thackeray talk”

We had another two guest speakers talk to us via zoom today, and again it was really interesting and beneficial. First off we had Lee Dawson from Samuel Brothers. Samuel brothers is a Military tailoring company based in Aldershot and Harwich. We visited the Harwich workshop in second year so we knew a little bitContinue reading “Samuel Brothers and SeaSalt”

I was lucky enough to be selected to show some work on the DartDesign student takeover. It has been a great opportunity, and helped me become selective of what work I want to show. I feel this opportunity is really great, and we are in talks with Sharon about possibly being on ITV or BBCContinue reading “Dart design”

I had a zoom talk with my mentor today which I feel was really needed. We spoke about COVID-19 and how this was effecting us as designers. She spoke about the challenges she has faced since lockdown was enforced and how this has effected her small business. We then moved on to discussing my workContinue reading “Mentor Zoom Talk”

Chloe Beth Jones My work encapsulates sustainability and an Avant Garde style, working with upcycled materials and eco-friendly stretch fabric where possible. I thoroughly enjoy construction and my passion for sustainability is not only shown through my work but has become a way of life. Through what I eat, to where I buy clothes from,Continue reading “New Biography”

Today we had a full day of talks with different industry professionals. It was such a beneficial day and I have gained a lot of knowledge form each of them. We first spoke to Sharon Morrison from DartDesignLtd, where she spoke a little about her background with working for UCC and how she also modelledContinue reading “Industry professional talks”

We had a talk with David Lam last week which I found very helpful. David is a professional photographer who has worked with UCC Fashion and Textiles over the years taking images for our FMP brochures. He gave us tips on how to do a DIY shoot and specifically helped me with some ideas forContinue reading “David Lam”

During lockdown it is hard to keep motivated, as you are working towards your own schedule, and if you are not a naturally motivated person, you may find it hard to motivate yourself to work. I have found a few things that have really kept me going through this lockdown, and helped me keep pushingContinue reading “How as a designer do I keep motivated?”