Pictured are some fabrics by Libertys London, these three designs caught my eye as they have a native, tribal feel to them which reminds me of my Aztec theme. The  designs are very striking and have certain freedom to them being aswell as being ultra colourful!

Had a hectic few days getting designs ready to go to print! At the moment I have four cushion designs ready, 2 for my 'Take a walk on the wild side' collection and two for my 'All American' collection. I also have 3 fabric samples approved and working on the fourth! My wallpaper length designs are great and I am really happy with them, cannot wait to see them in full length at 50cm by 200cm, they certainly are eye catching! My collection is coming together slowly but surly. I am prioritising my cushion designs at the moment as I have to have time to make the cushions.

Not only have I got to produce a design show I have to produce business cards, postcards and a press pack for the show. I have been working on these designs for a while but as my collection has developed so have  my ideas for my business cards etc.  Up to now I have designed an American theme business card and an aztec theme business card but neither of them have my best final designs in them so my job for tomorrow is to develop these into final designs and send them to Moo, a printing company,  before the end of the day to ensure I get them delivered on time for the 15th May. I also want to finish my creative CV tomorrow, the list of things I  have to do at the moment is endless!

Today I ordered an A3 portfolio to display my  artwork in, this should be delivered by the 9th of May. So  between now and then I have to choose my best work from this semester and any other designs that I want to display inside there and re-size, make a colour palette and state weather the designs are for fashion or interior or both.

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 So since last time i blogged there has been lots of developments! Me and my tutor decided that the moses basket and headboard would not be suitable to exhibit at the show, due to space and my stand may look cluttered and I am better sticking with my cushion, wallpaper and fabric croque idea's which is fine and enough for me to get ready for the show which is now only 2 weeks away!! If I have enough time I would also like the upholster the seat of a chair. I have already got the chair and I would paint it  black and have  one of my New york design fabrics on the seat, I think this would be a new and contemporary idea. We shall see what happens! 

Yesterday I  visited the print room and had a look at some fabrics that I  would maybe like to use. I am going to use 2 different fabrics, one for my cushions and one for the fabric lengths which at the moment are 60x60cm. For my cushions I would like to use Linen, the nane of the fabric is Linen Rayen Pandora. I know this will look nice because I have seen cushions from previous shows made from this fabric. I will need one and a half metres to complete 4 cushions. For the fabric lengths I am thinking of using Cotton satin, this will hang well. I will need 2 and a half metres of this to complete 3 60x60 croques for each collection.

I have also purchased a Moses basket which i'm  going to cover with a fabric from my  'Take a walk on the wild side' collection. This collection is aimed at young children, the pastel shades I  have used will look great against the wicker of the basket.  I'm going to make a hood for the Moses basket and maybe bedding to match.

I have done some market research into Moses baskets and found some lovely inspiring designs.I especially like Mamas and Papas as they have entire Interior collection for nursery and children, including bedding, curtains and accessories.

Here are some images from a collection that I particularly like form Mama's and Papa's.....This collection is called 'Gingerbread'.

This collection is great because it is uni sex  and suitable for both boy and girls which is something to take into consideration when designing.

love the rustic, textured look to this collection. It is very organic but yet colourful and contemporary.

Bunting is  lovely in a child's room it adds interest and texture. I'm hoping to design some bunting for my Kids collection.

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 So excited right now.. i have purchased a headboard which i'am going to reupholster with my fabric design! At the moment iam undecided which collection to use to cover the headboard. My contemporary 'All American' theme or my 'Take a walk on the wildside' collection..hmmmmm! i shall keep you informed as to which is decide to use.

                         I have been doing some market research into headboards and found these designs...

This large pink headboard is very glamorous, i like the coordinating stools  at the end of the bed......

This headboard design reminds of a leaf pattern design that i designed for mt 'Take a walk on the wild side' collection.....

This design reminds me of my Aztec theme. It is uni sex for boy or girl and is very contemporary. 

 

This girly bold bright design is really nice, it is fun and is the focal point of the room.

 For first hand research for my animal collection ' Take a walk on the wild side' I decided I would visit the zoo to see the animals and take photographs, had a super day :) here are some photo's...

I have been developing my Zoo collection and come up the name 'Take a walk on the wild side' for this collection :) and 'All American' for my American collection.....these names may change but iam happy with them at the moment... Here is a new design i have come up with for my 'Take a walk on the wild side' collection....i hope you like...

i have chose to use  soft pastle colours for alot of my kid's collection......

I have taken inspiration from the Dollar design wallpaper by Brewers and come up with bright, contemporary idea! :)

This design could be used on a cushion or put into repeat as a wallpaper.......

Wallpaper By Brewers

Wallpaper By Brewers at Wallpaper Direct

Wallpaper By Kids @ Home Wallpaper in American Football theme.

Wallpaper By Brewers, Hip and Fun Collection

Wallpaper By Graham & Brown

Wallpaper By Brewers

Whilst researching into products with a New York /America  theme i came across these amazing cushions by Digetex.....They are contemporary and very inspiring, I'am going to design and make cushions for my end of year show at uni.....I like the idea of using photographic imagery as well as hand drawn designs. This is something I am going to try...

Hi Guy's!
i haven't blogged in a while been so busy with drawing for my collection and recently started to design on Photoshop.....it is exciting to see my collection come together! We have been off Uni for two weeks for the Easter Vacation so tomorrow i will show my tutor my latest idea's and hopefully she will like!   Here is a design I have been working on...

This traffic light design is one of my favourites.......