christmas research

The christmas break has been long but eventful. I've had time for a break recollect my thoughts and do some work. I went away over christmas to Norway yet again to another wedding! This was a low key event but still inspirational! I was inspired buy the colours that the bride had worn it was a beautiful purple gown that had sparkly diamond with swirls and traditional patterns all over the gown. It was beautiful how the gown sparkled under all the flashes of the camera and also how they matched the stage to what she was wearing. I have also taken pictures of my family and what they've all been wearing to use as influences.

Research, research, research.

These last two weeks I have been racking my brains thinking about how I can mix different elements of my life and my culture together to create a new modern concept. Ive been looking at different prints and designs to influence me one of my favourite is a collection by Givenchy (its fashion but at least its a start!) although these are fashion designs the idea of the paisley mixing with solid blocks of colours is something that has inspired me. I have decided mix paisley with something else. I haven't completely decided what though. Yet!

New Brief

So, after finding out that we will be writing our own brief this project I think I will keep it simple and straight forward but try a few new different techniques. I have decided to continue a few parts of my previous research in this new one to see how differently I can take a concept and manipulate it into something new and fresh! I have decided to bring forth the paisley theme i'd briefly included last time but make it the basis of my designs this time. I will also include my personal life into my work and use my experiences from my own life as I feel they make my work have a different story behind it.