Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Harlequin and Scion Work Placement

I have just finished working with Harlequin and Scion both in their office and on Scion's current collection photo shoot with the Marketing Department.

In the office I created two mood boards for the photo shoot regarding rug and towel shoots. These helped when deciding on angles and props to use for the photo shoot. Harlequin are also planning a photo shoot for their upcoming collection, therefore I sourced appropriate props and locations for this.

On the photo shoot, I helped to set up each shoot and choose the props to use. Six bedroom schemes, a few rug shots and a few towel shots. Due to them having not released these images to the public yet, I will upload my images for you to see once the public have seen the finalised photos from this photo shoot. So watch this space!

Friday, 21 September 2012

Past Experiences

I am currently doing freelance work with a few Interiors Companies and have previously done lots to improve my knowledge and awareness of the world of interiors. The experience I have had has helped me on my way to find my strengths and what I really enjoy doing.


Below is a very brief outline of what I have been involved with in the recent past...



Focus Design (Commercial Interior Design Company)

On my Work Placement with Focus Design, I learnt how to put together effective mood boards for clients and how to draw large scale plans. Below shows some images of what I did while I was there.



Mood board I constructed for the bar, restaurant and lounge areas at The Swan Hotel, Alresford.

 
Mood board I constructed for the bedrooms and hallway at The Swan Hotel, Alresford. 



Two scale drawings I planned and drew, to accompany the mood boards I designed for The Swan Hotel, Alresford. 





Sanderson, Zoffany and Morris & Co.

I have worked with Sanderson and Co for a while on various Work Placements over the past 2 years. Below shows several images to give an idea of what I have been doing with them.



Showroom window display - Paris, France. I helped to design and construct this display for Sanderson's Collection.

Scale Drawing I drew of Sanderson and Zoffany's exhibition stand at Evissa.

The showroom display I helped to set up at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Morris & Co.




Birmingham City University, BA Hons Textile Design, Retail Management

Three images show my Final Project depicting a window display I designed and created for Liberty which features Sanderson's fabrics and wallpapers from their Colour for Living Collection.

I chose a child's bedroom scene using Sanderson's child-like and brightly coloured designs.


Mood Board and supporting work at the Final Degree Show

Initial design using SketchUp

Final design utilising PhotoShop