I have developed independent thinking on
my blog and sketchbook in order to communicate the informed choices I have made
throughout my practice. At first I struggled with time management and working
on two projects at once, as Branding and Abandonment were very different styles
and context, yet I overcame this my scheduling my time and ensuring each week I
was pushing both projects further.
During Locating I have demonstrated the
ability to explore ideas, the strongest evidence of this is through my sampling.
I have taken elements from my drawings, images and contextual research then re
created these into knitted samples. I am really pleased with my progress on the
Dubied machine this unit, I have gained so much more confidence with techniques
and yarn choices and tried to push the boundaries by using alternate materials.
I have reflected upon my strengths and weaknesses on my blog, and also changes
in my sketchbook communicate this. During this unit reflection upon my colour
palette has been key. Lighter toned yarns such as purple, blue and white
reflected strengths in my sketchbook yet didn’t communicate my concept and
visual research clearly. I made the decision to change my colours back to
black, grey, and bronze in order to give my sampling an eerie feel & to
reflect burning and decay. Inlaying mohair into my samples reflected high
fashion, giving a sophisticated and premium look. Furthermore using paper yarn,
paper and matchsticks in my collection made it more extreme and unique for my
target audience.
Within
my Branding collection I really struggled with colour choices. Black and yellow
are really key colours for Fendi yet it was difficult to get the right
proportion and composition in my knits, as I didn’t want it to look bumblebee
like. I overcame this by contrasting black and yellow with grey in order to
break it up and create a more sophisticated collection. I have created samples
for the appropriate audience during this project, selecting techniques that
draw attention to blocks of shape and bold colour.
I have shown evidence of reflection
throughout the unit on my blog for both Abandonment and Branding. I have
developed my concepts by experimenting and recording in my sketchbook, such as
playing with materials, manipulation and yarn choices. I developed this in my
sampling within Abandonment by choosing fine yarns and knitting on the fine
gauge Dubied in order to create delicate samples that diffuse in colour and
contain alternative materials.
I have
built networks in this unit by engaging with the live brief “Branding”,
creating a collection of S/S knitwear samples suited to the premium brand
Fendi. Additionally I have prepared a CV in order to apply for placements that
I plan to undertake over the summer period, and have been in touch with Oasis Press
Office, as I would like to gain experience within the fashion buying team
before 3rd year. Lastly I have created a professional Instagram
account to present my work and begin to build networks within the industry.
