Personal Statement
"i create. i am constantly inspired, from seemingly insignificant specs of matter and light to life altering moods or perceptions of those in global proximity. i therefore inspire, the aim being to bring shape and change to those around me. i see my work as a conductor for positive variation. i seek to implement social and environmental quality through innovative design and the acceptance that sustainability is an obligation not a condition of creativity within fashion and textile industries."
-MARIA CANADA
Résumé
apparel design - image - styling - patterning - textiles
Related Skills - Experience
- proficient sketching abilities
- progressive eye towards pattern concepts
- experience in conception and garment development through draping
- proficient textile knowledge used in combination with color theory
- strong aptitude towards textile design
- branding and season development
- diligent and positive communication towards, customer, retailer and vendor relationships
- photo shoot planning, staging and support
- familiarity with factory/production coordination for small scale design houses
- experience in evaluating/consulting on long/short term goals within a project or company
- trade show support and floor experience
- sample sewing, cutting, design support
- familiarity with factory/production
- coordination for small scale design houses
- studio organization and management
- event planning, meeting/office coordination, travel support
- ability to make quick decisions under pressure with realistic and positive results
- proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,Bridge,OptiTex, Word, Excel
- familiarization with patterns, markers, grading and web interface systems
Education
B.A. [honours] fashion [current status] ATTENDING
womenswear pathway
C.S.M. central saint martins college of art and design
LONDON
A.A.S.
apparel design
graduated 2009
S.C.C.C.
SEATTLE
Honors
JAMES D. HOYT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP S.C.C.C. FOUNDATION
awarded for merit
recipient 2008-2009
"IT'S A WRAP" SCHOLARSHIP S.C.C.C. FOUNDATION
awarded for outstanding final line and portfolio presentation
recipient 2009
"PROJECT RED DRESS" in coordination with the "GO RED" campaign for women
a benefit for the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
final selection 2009
Acknowledgements
Photography
[våren&samples] charlie schuck
[red dress] danielle bortone-holt
Model
Hair Stylist
Makeup Artist
robert
