Design Development - Batik

As one of the strands of my 'Global Collective' concept looks at the traditional textiles produced and worn by different cultural groups, I have decided that I would like to experiment with more authentic methods of printing. This includes: block printing, stenciling and wax batik (see the 2 images below for batik tools and equipment)



So therefore, earlier this week I spent 2 full days in the print room sampling with batik. I have worked with batik in the past, however this was at an age when my design ability was not as advanced as it is now. I had such a great time in the print room producing my samples. The print rooms were completely empty and so I had the room and dye lab all to myself - a very rare treat in a usually busy textile department. It is such a great feeling when you iron off the wax from a fabric sample and it has produced a striking design. I can't wait to experiment more with batik in the coming weeks.

The stages of a 4 colour batik print






A selection of the samples produced



My overall aim is to produce final fashion fabric samples which combine a mixture of the aforementioned printing methods layered with screen print. This is something which a feel may give my final collection a little bit of an edge over other work.
Phillippa x

My Work Featured on TexWorld USA facebook and twitter page

So I just received a message from Texworld USA (North American textile tradeshow) on twitter saying that they really like my drawings that I have posted on my blog. Subsequently they have left a link to my blog on their facebook page. Brilliant. See screen shot below.


Why not follow me on twitter, find me - @Phillippa22 - I keep my posts design related, with a little bit of music and film mixed in there for good measure.
Phillippa x

A Few 'Global Collective' Drawings - Major Project

Here is a selection of images for my major project. This is just a snapshot of the drawings I have so far and I continue to produce more drawing sheets.














Phillippa x

I've Become A 'Featured Artist'

Just to let everyone know that I have recently had my work featured on the blog 'Fashion Vignette'. I couldn't quite believe it when I received a message from the creator of the blog to ask if I gave my permission to have my work showcased in the 'featured artist' section of the site. The feature has recently been posted, 15th Dec,(see above screen shot), and it looks great - images of my Acid Tropics module have been used to highlight the design process including sampling in the print room and my final prints. The feature is very complimentary of my work, which is of course lovely for me to read. See the 3 pictures I have uploaded for my feature.




I can definitely recommend 'Fashion Vignette'. There is an abundance of information on: trends, catwalk collections, seasonal colour directions and of course featured artists, plus much more. All presented in a very organised and professional manner it is a great site to visit for up to date fashion information and inspiration.
http://fashionvignette.blogspot.com

Phillippa x

A Few Backgrounds Prepped For Drawing Sheets

And finally... look how pretty the sink looks after pouring my inks away

Music That Inspires Me Whilst Designing

Couldn't resist posting this gem of a performance by Coldplay at Glastonbury on my blog. I was there and visually it was amazing. Their music made staying awake until 3 or 4am each day working on my minor project not too bad at all and I'm happy to say that all the hard work and dedication payed off as I received a 1st for the module. I love listening to music whilst doing my design work, really gets me in the mood for drawing and designing and makes me feel inspired... also eases sleep deprivation. I also played M83 on repeat aswell.



Phillippa x

Final Major Project - 'Global Collective'

So this is it, the final major project has officially begun!!! Over the next 5 months I will put into practice everything that I know about textile design and use all my technical skills to produce a series of striking fashion prints based on the concept 'Global Collective'. I knew that I needed to choose a concept that would highly sustain my interest for the duration of the module, so I have amalgamated my love of travel and culture to create this concept, inspired also by the current trend 'Global Remix'. Greatly inspired by traditional African dress, Morocco and Mexico, my concept is an eclectic mix of nature and traditional crafts and naturally for me the colour palette is intense and confident. Inspiration also comes from: Matthew Williamson, Anna Sui and Etro, to name but a few. This is the last module I will work on for my degree and I am so enthusiastic about my concept I literally cannot wait to get started and see what I produce. Exciting times.
For now here are pictures of my 'Global Collective' work bay. Enjoy











Phillippa x