Throughout my project I feel that I have tried lots of
different techniques in my work, experimenting and taking risks to create a
variety of different outcomes. Within my drawing work I used a range of
different media to try and create different textures and compositions.
Initially I feel like I played it a bit safe creating drawings using ink and
paint and pencil, as I was unsure what would work best for me. However after my
first tutorial I received feedback from my tutor and peers and realised that I
needed to be more risky with my ways of working. After this I tried things like
collaging, printing with inks and found objects, using colour in my work and
different drawing styles. I feel that although I had a good starting point with
a wide variety of drawings, I think that if I were to do this again I would try
and incorporate more adventurous uses of found materials such as different
papers to try and create more textures. I feel that within my fabric samples I
could have tried out more techniques in the print room but I only tried things
that I thought would be relative to my work. I really liked using the lead
foiling on top of my digitally printed fabric combining hand and digital
techniques. I thought that this was a really successful technique and created
exactly the look that I wanted.
I think that throughout this project I have successfully
managed to deliver a clear and concise concept throughout. My initial concept
was the idea of creating patterns using the shapes found within the mundane
parts of the urban landscape. Also using contrasting bright colours that you
wouldn’t find in the cityscape. I created a concept board and a colour board
that sit together to clearly display the concept and the theme that I am going
for. I hope that these will clearly show my concept to someone who is new to my
practice. Within this project I feel that I have gathered and recorded a lot of
research that links in well with my concept and the contextual element of my
outcomes. I feel that in my sketchbook I have showed clear links within my
research and the work that I have produced. I am pleased with this element of
my project. I think that I have been inspired by the research that I collected and
from gathering it I feel it helped me design my own prints.
For this project I
feel that I have been more experimental in my way of working and this reflects,
especially from the work that I created last year. I feel that I have naturally
progressed a lot since the work that I created in Level 4. I have put a lot
more thought into the way I have been working this year. When I was in the
print room I made sure that I had a clear plan of exactly what I wanted to
create with my prints before I went in. Where as last year I just printed what
came to mind when I was in there. I feel that I have been much more prepared as
a whole throughout this project, especially when going into the print room. I
also feel that I have been much more reflective about my own work in this
project. In my tutorials I have really listened to the feedback that I have
been receiving and this has helped me clearly see my strengths and weaknesses
within my work. From this I knew what work to create more of to develop my work
as a whole into a more successful direction.
From the start of
my project I knew that I wanted my work to go down a women’s fashion route. So
this was the starting point for my contextual research. I started researching
designers like Basso & Brooke, French connection and Chanel because these
designers all had existing collections including garments and prints that
related to the ones I had been designing. Having a very strict consumer profile
meant that it was a very direct and precise example of research that I was
looking for. Initially I thought that this would make it easier to find
relatable research, although the more I researched the harder I found it to
find examples of exactly what I wanted. Although I think that I have managed to
find good examples of contextual research that link well with the work that I
have produced. From this I gathered enough research and information to put
together a consumer profile board, which clearly shows to other people who
exactly my consumer is. My consumer profile is of a 25-30 year old,
independent, professional women. With a lot of disposable income who is
interested in Art, Music, Fashion and culture who would read an unusual
magazine such as Dazed & Confused. I feel that I have contextualized my
work well by showing it in a variety of different scenarios. I think that the
work I have created is well suited to my target audience.
I think that
throughout this project I have developed the way in which I work a lot. I
especially think I have developed since level 4. I am much more organised and
prepared for what I need to achieve. I feel that I have gotten the most out of
this project that I could and have tried my best in all elements of my work. I
think making myself a strict plan with my own personal deadlines has helped me
a lot to create a high quality and a large volume of work.
