PRINTINGGGG

Starting to print dye and work back into colour samples today which was exciting ! Nice to see a bit of colour down on that fabric. I love experimenting, and my washing line ! 

Drapers jobs.

             

So last week we looked at jobs, and researching and finding out one job was our task! 

i fould Drapers jobs the best website for giving as much information that was understandable.

Xccessories

Posted

22 October 2013

Closes

19 November 2013

Location

London

Category

Design, Accessory Design

Sector

Accessories

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Negotiable

 Xccessories are looking for a Fashion Accsessorie designer, to take centre stage in their high street supplier  based in london. They are looking for an individual who fits their criteria, shown below, to employ. Who can also bring an individual approach to designs and trends, with great product knowledge.



the role will involve:

• Identifying future fashion trends and interpreting these for our high street customers
• Experience in knitwear design, printed/woven textiles , strong technical design skills and understanding of accessories in general
• Be self motivated, confident with excellent communication skills 
•        Have strong CAD skills, including Illustrator and Photoshop. 
• Assist with presentations of collections when required to customers
• Liase with the Account Managers/Buyers regarding range building and development of products

http://www.drapersjobs.com/job/2656951/fashion-accessories-designer/?LinkSource=TopJob

PRINT !

Starting print properly tomorow ! Had to finish my koda trace today!, such a long and hard process although it's only tracing ! Got as much information on here as I possibly could! Now onto my screen exposure and let's get printing !!! 

Drawing media:

Koda trace pen

 China graph pencil - black

Black acrylic

Indian Ink.

Buttons buttons buttons

So today, while doing my koda trace for print, I Also decided to work on my own little project of a button phone case ! Which I'm absoloutley chuffed with! Such an easy and delightful way to brighten up your day, happy to say I'm well buttoned!

Oh and as for my koda trace? ... Watch this space. 

Print Source.

 what do they do ? "Surface and textile design collections for the apparel, home textiles and paper goods industries"

Next show-  january 13th + 14th 2014  9AM - 6PM. at Penn Plaza Pavillion Newyork.

 

Printsource is a trade show open to surface and textile design mainly for american manufacturers, retailers and catalogs, covering such industries as men's, children's and women's apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, paper goods and stationery, wall coverings, window fashions.

http://www.printsourcenewyork.com

Première vision/Indigo

Indigo/Première vision.  is a trade fair happening in paris every year, The event takes place every year, and following this year the next show is on 18th-20th February 2014.

"A unique offer

Indigo Fashion Edition offers a unique range of designs, embroideries and appliqués, knits, fabrics , vintage, transfer paper archives." 

Indigo shows designs for all sectors, men, women, junior, children, infant, lingerie, swimwear, sportswear, accessories, knit, transfer paper. 

http://www.indigo-salon.com/fashion-paris/Press/Film-photos

hand in went well yesterday! happy to say its over and done with and now onto print! heres a few of my favourite sketchbook pages!

Trend bible.

Trend bible are a successful trends company based in Newcastle. Trend bible, have a multi cultural influence from all over the world, with individual components and additives. Trend style are the only company who offer a children's trend book, this is a great thing for designers as they know whats up and coming in a younger generation. Trend books are seen to be an essential within the industry to prepare companies for big future changes. They also predict the up and coming trends, within interiors. e.g the next upcoming colours and patterns.

this is one of their new 2013 summer botanical trends.

fell in love with this trend taken from their 2013/2014 children's trend! love the mix of colours.

http://www.trendbible.com