UNIT X - Blog Post 5

Getting towards the end now my designs for all three collections how now been refined and finalised. There is variation within all three collections not only in terms of outcomes and colour ways but they nature of the designs.

Collection One Sheers

 I feel the way I have managed to explore and develop such diveristy within each collection all driven from the same inital research shows my abilities as a designer, idea wise but also that I'm not scared of new exploration and inspiration that could potentially take my designs down a entirley new path.

My sampling has turned to digital print now testing my finalised designs on suitable fabrics for their outcomes. Cotton satin and silk viscose satin have been the most succesful at grabbing the colour within the designs but also are a suitable weight for their outcomes. 

Collection Two Surface Pattern Domestic Living Area

For collection two with suggested outcomes as throws, pillows and vases I have tested a select few designs vases, I chose a vase with a simple shape as to not detract from the prints themselves. I think it is interesting to see the designs at various scales and also how they can work on a new surface other than paper or fabric. 

Collection Three Bedding

  Throughout the unit I have been doing research into other designs digital portfolios and blogs to help with the presentation, layout and style of my own. Two of my personal favourites where Abigail Huttons and Marzena Jasniewska. Abigails website manages to show a vast range of skills she has and her abilities as a designer without over loading you with repeatative images. Where as Marzenas clean cut style that presents all her designs on the first page instantly attracting your attention.

Marzena Previous Students Website

For me personally, somebody who is aspiring to become a surface print designer I think a combination of the best quailties just discussed from both their digital portfolios is what I need to be considering when making my own.