PORTFOLIO CHEN DONG
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Inspired by
natural elements, this project evolved from observational drawings to final various digital printed textiles for fashion and home accessory outcomes. Exploring the theme of botanics and animals, this project is vibrant with colour and natural forms as surface decoration.
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Chen Dong Telephone: +44(0)7923248644 E-mail: dongchen0510@gmail.com Date of Birth: 10 May 1988 I am a creative, energetic person with a huge passion for textile design. I am highly organised and able to work well both independently or as a part of a team. I thrive on new experiences and challenges and looking forward to develop my career within the industry. Education and Qualifications Sep14-15 MA Textile Design, Winchester School of Art, Winchester, UK Specialised in digital textile design with strong ability of hand-drawing and CAD Sep13-Jun14 Diploma Fashion Design, Einburgh College of Art, Edinburgh, UK Jul07-Sep11 BA Fashion Design, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan, China Fashion experience Jun11- Feb13 Menswear Design Assistant, Yishion.Ltd, Guangzhou, China • Producing clear and detailed technical sketches and specs • Sourcing fabrics and trimmings to push product innovation • Designing new items for each season • Compiling trend boards and presenting new concepts and ideas to head designer • Participating in meetings with customers and fabric agents Retail experience Mar13-Jun13 Sales, Peace Bird Fashion Company Henan, China • Dealing with customer enquires and issues • Getting feedback from customers • Meeting sales goals • Stock control and management • Keeping the store tidy and clean Jan14-May14 Part time Sales, GL Attraction, Edinburgh,UK • Selling cashmere products and other scottish kilt • Building and maintaining relationships with clients especially tour guide • Helping customers make selections by providing information on products, offering suggestions and opinions • Dealing with Tax-free transaction
Language Fluency • Mandarin: Native speaker with extensive grammar knowledge. • English: High level of spoken and written language. Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.