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PORTFOLIO NIENKE CREEMERS 2021 2021
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CURRICULUM VITAE
NIENKE CREEMERS
SKILLS Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Animate, Photoshop Proficient in: CLO3D, Blender
Full name: Nienke Creemers Address: 16 Tudor Grove, Flat 8, E9 7QP London Phone: +44 7774 584897 Email: nienkecr@gmail.com Date of Birth: 07-08-1996 Place of Birth: the Netherlands Nationality: Dutch Drivers Licence: Yes Language: Dutch(Native), English(Fluent Portfolio: www.demandingclothes.com www.nienkecreemers.nl
Proficient in Microsoft Office Academic Research
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Academic Writing
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Sewing, Patern Cutting, Kniting, Weaving, Ceramics, Laser Cutting
ABOUT ME:
Recently, I have completed my Masters’ degree at London Coll Fashion in the course Fashion Futures, where I specialised in e production and sustainability as well as focusing on specu design, design research, illustration, animation, 3D digital d and communicating through unexpected media.
Throughout my education and work experiences, I have deve extensive interdisciplinary skills in research as well as d presentation, writing and collecting funding.
EDUCATION
eloped design,
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Arts: Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design: Body Design, Maastricht, Netherlands, Finished with Distinction
2014 - 2018
Voor de Kunst, Crowdfunding course, Maastricht, the Netherlands
2018
Design Academy, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
2013 - 2014
EXPERIENCE
lege of ethical ulative design
Masters of Arts: London College of Fashion: MA Fashion Futures, London, UK, Finished with Distinction
Transparancy Analysis and Communication: Monad, London Freelance, Mindshots, Concept Creation and Research, London
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Freelance: Alexa Chung, Studio, London Freelance: Animation, Illustration and Graphic Design, Police Academy, the Netherlands Teacher Arts and Crafts, Stella Maris College, Valkenburg, the Netherlands Assistant, Amsterdam Fashion Week, Lichting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands Head: Collective 12, Design Collective, Maastricht, the Netherlands
Since June 2021 May 2021 May - June 2021 Nov 2020 June 2021 2018 - 2019 2018 2017 - 2018
Design Intern, Craig Green, London, UK
2017
Styling, Assistant Campaign Shoot, Fashion Clash Festival, Maastricht, the Netherlands
2015
Dresser, Fashion Clash Festival, Maastricht, the Netherlands
2014 - 2016
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MA FASHION FUTURES - LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
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2021
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DEMANDING CLOTHES
CULTURAL VALUES IN FASHION PRODUCTION
DEMANDING CLOTHES
CULTURAL VALUES IN FASHION PRODUCTION
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MA FASHION FUTURES - LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
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2021
MA FASHION FUTURES - LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
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DEMANDING CLOTHES
2021
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CULTURAL VALUES IN FASHION PRODUCTION
DEMANDING CLOTHES
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We know what is happening in textile and clothing factories, working conditions are deplorable, and workers are often not paid a living wage. Documentaries such as China Blue (2005) and the Machinist (2010) were some of the first sources to show Western societies how our clothes are made. Why it is accepted that exploitation is a vital and even a necessary part of the fashion industry, is one of the main questions that started this inquiry. This research project explores the relation between the manufacturing methods in the fashion industry and Western European imperialistic heritage. First and foremost, the exploration of whiteness in fashion production is central to this project. Imperialism and colonialism were explored, as well as the relation between capitalism, exploitation and manufacturing methods.The fashion industry, as the ultimate expression of capitalism, is a central concept in this dissertation. Ethnographic and epistemological methodologies were used to develop an interview format. Interviews with production managers and designers were held to investigate production processes and values held regarding these production processes.
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practices. Most participants noted that the fashion industry is all about money, not ethical practice or sustainability. Based on this, an illustrated video game was developed, showcasing dilemmas that often occur during the manufacturing process. This video game aims to start a discussion surrounding manufacturing processes among both fashion professionals and fashion design students. Through this research project, courses can be developed in order to educate these groups on manufacturing methods and ways to redesign the production process. Furthermore, aside education as a probable solution, automation and a Universal Basic Income are explored as possible interventions that can be used to transform clothes manufacturing processes on a large scale. See the full project and play the game at: www.demandingclothes.com
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Outcomes of the interviews were surprising. It can be said that trading conditions and relations are extremely unfair, and that imperialistic heritage and colonialism must be at the source of existing trade relations. Politics play an enormous part in working conditions within clothing factories when observing economic systems and the profit the fashion industry makes each year. Curious is that professionals in the field of fashion were mostly aware and extremely unhappy with the conditions clothes are manufactured under, however, they feel they do not have any power to change these
MA FASHION FUTURES - LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
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MONAD LONDON
2021
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Lookbook development for the AW21 collection by Monad London. Layout, Graphics and Te
LOOKBOOK DEVELOPMENT
AW21
LOOKBOOK DEVELOPMENT
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AW21
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ext done by Nienke Creemers, Photography done by Prima Jiraruangkiat.
MONAD LONDON
2021
MONAD LONDON
2021
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For the SS22 Collection Monad London wants to focus on the artisans it works with. In orde The interviews are part of transparancy research into the material and labour that goes in Studio. The image above shows Catarina Riccabona handweaving in her South London Stud - In process right now-
TRANSPARENCY RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION
SS22
TRANSPARENCY RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION
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er to do this, I was commissioned to interview Monad’s collaborators and Artisans in the UK. nto Monad’s garments, as well as the SS22 presentation collaboration with Udoma-Janssen dio.
MONAD LONDON
2021
INDEPENDENT 2021
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Study in CLO 3D, Based on Ryoji Ikeada exhibit in 180 Studio’s.
CLO 3D MODELS
CIRCLE MODELS AND PRINTS
CLO 3D MODELS
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INDEPENDENT
CIRCLE MODELS AND PRINTS
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2021
INDEPENDENT 2021
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CLO 3D MODELS
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CIRCLE MODELS AND PRINTS
CLO 3D MODELS
CIRCLE MODELS AND PRINTS
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RYOJI IKEADA 180 STUDIOS 2021
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INDEPENDENT
2021
CLO 3D MODELS
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INDEPENDENT
BALAKLAVA AND MOHAIR COAT
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2021
CLO 3D MODELS
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INDEPENDENT
BALAKLAVA AND MOHAIR COAT
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2021
MINDSHOTS
2021
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Research and concept development for Mindshots. Research, Concept, Illustrations and Grap
RESEARCH AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
FREELANCE
RESEARCH AND CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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FREELANCE
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phic Design done by Nienke Creemers
MINDSHOTS
2021
MAFAD 2018
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‘UNPICKING COTTON’ explores the complexity of the fashion industry and the abuse industry and its rich history of abuse. This is done by linking up the history of cotton an the amazing history of cotton. Slavery, colonisation, war, pollution, genetically modifying seeds and child labour are all come to this? And why don’t we talk about this side of fashion history?
UNPICKING COTTON
FINAL COLLECTION
UNPICKING COTTON
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FINAL COLLECTION
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e in the production of our clothing. The collection is a protest piece against the fashion nd how we view the fashion industry in current times. During my research, I discovered
l common subjects whilst talking about cotton and the fashion industry. But how did it
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UNPICKING COTTON
FINAL COLLECTION
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‘UNPICKING COTTON’, 2018. Photography by Dean Kisters and Team Peter Stigter ‘UNPICKING COTTON’ was shown at Fashion Clash Festival, Designblok Prague and the Dutch Design Week through ABN AMRO and TAC. MAFAD 2018
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During my Bachelors’ degree I interned at the Craig Green studio for six months. Within this period I worked on the SS18 collection, SS17 campaign, AW18 collection and Moncler collaboration. My main responsibilities were sampling, pattern cutting, sewing final garments, hardware sourcing and application, quality control, fabric and trim sourcing, and assisting in several projects such as the 2018 moncler collaboration, SS18 show etc. During my time at Craig Green I learned an enormous amount regarding the fashion industry. I grew within my practical skills, communication and general knowledge on how a studio runs.
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INTERNSHIP
CRAIG GREEN
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Images from Craig Green AW17 Campaign and 2018 Moncler Collaboration that I contributed to.
CRAIG GREEN
2017
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The Zaadlozers are a cult that is sick of the consumer society we are living in and do not want to live under a capitalist society any longer. They are fed up with destroying the climate and have distanced themselves from society as we know it. Their mission is to save the bee population through spreading plants and flowers with their nomadic lifestyle. The Zaadlozers travel around the world by foot. While they walk, they will seed bee-friendly plants such as lavender or buttercups. The garments they wear will seed flowers automatically. These garments have been developed with the seeding process in mind. These seeding garments are constructed of multiple ‘chambers’ where seeds can be stored. On the bottom of these chambers sieves have been installed. While walking and moving seeds will come out of the garment. The Zaadlozers was a project done within the Maastrich Academy of Fine Arts and Design.
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DE ZAADLOZERS
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2017
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Process, 2017
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POLICE ACADEMY NETHERLANDS
2021
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Stills out of ‘Rekening Voldaan’. Animation commissioned by the Dutch Police Academy
ANIMATION STILLS
REKENING BETAALD
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POLICE ACADEMY NETHERLANDS
REKENING BETAALD
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2021
POLICE ACADEMY NETHERLANDS
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ANIMATION STILLS
2021
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KLAPGETUIGE
ANIMATION STILLS
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KLAPGETUIGE
In collaboration with Mixed Media Studios I created two animated video’s for the Police Academy in the Netherlands. Within the animations real stories told by an experienced police officer are visualised. The goal of these videos is to introduce students to subjects related to police work such as empathy within police work, traumatising encounters, mental disorders, violence or harrasment.
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I was commissioned to make two animations: ‘Klapgetuige’ and ‘Rekening Voldaan’ which will be released in the summer of 2021 by the Police Academy.
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2021
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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
2021
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STORYBOARDS
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
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POLICE ACADEMY NETHERLANDS
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2021
THIERRY AND ME
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MA FASHION FUTURES
2020
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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
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LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION
‘Thierry and me’ began by exploring a political ideology that I feel uncomfortable with, the right-wing. Focussing on Dutch politician Thierry Baudet combined two developments in the political field which were difficult for me to process; the vastly growing right-wing and the generation/age group where the right-wing is expanding tremendously, my generation. Tegenlicht (2020) and Muis (2020) state that Dutch youth born after 1990 is growing more and more conservative. They clarify that conservatism seems to be a new trend; this group does not wish to go back to the nineteen fifty’s but is longing to a very structured civilisation where citizens know their place in society, who belongs to that society and who does not.
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The project ‘Thierry and me’ explored the idea of me falling in love with Thierry Baudet. At first sight, this might seem far fetched. However, falling hopelessly in love with someone that does not share the same values and ideals or does not even respect you as a person, is a legitimate fear when one belongs to a generation where these ideas are prevalent.
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This fear was explored and displayed through the concept of obsessively falling in love with a popular right-wing politician. A romantic photo album was chosen as the medium for the prototype. Statements Thierry Baudet has made regarding women’s capabilities lead me to exploit this medium and to exaggerate the ‘teenage crush’ aesthetic of the album. The aspect that works exceptionally well in this prototype is the use of satire. It is not clear if the album is made to display real love or if it is poking fun at the image this group sketches of women and the arrogance of the ideals held by the rightwing. ‘The viewer should experience a dilemma: is it serious or not? Real or not? For a critical design to be successful viewers need to make up their own mind’ (Dunne and Raby, 2013).
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After a big election win in 2014, Geert Wilders asked a crowd if they wanted more or less Moroccan citizens. In response, the crowd cheered: ‘LESS LESS LESS’. In 2016, tutored by Noon Passama, I based the project: MINDER! MINDER! MINDER! or LESS! LESS LESS! on this event in 2014 in response to the expanding right wing and populism stream. There are several politicians who made populism into an art form. Geert Wilders, Marine Le Pen and of course Donald Trump are only a few living examples. Their arguments are shocking, but more frightening are the people that follow these public figures. When politicians make populist arguments they share become acceptable, the danger in this is that people will change there behaviour to what they think is acceptable. 36
In response to this phenomenon, I designed a balaclava, that completely covers the face. The hat is made out of the Dutch flag, on it the word: ‘minder’ (less) is applicated. Wea- ring the balaclava takes the identity away and makes one person into a crowd.
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2016
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2016
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TYVEK X PROVINCIE LIMBURG
2015
In collaboration with provincie Limburg and Tyvek, our class at the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design got the assignment to make a black and white collection to present at the Inova Award show.
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Tyvek is a material that has a lot of options; it’s used to make paper wristbands for festivals or envelopes. We started making collages individually. Later we choose six designs to execute. One of my designs was selected to execute.
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Teams were formed to develop textile out of the Tyvek and to develop 3D form. Within the different teams, we developed form and textile for each garment. For my garment, we made a hand-drawn print. After the award show, the garment was sold in an auction.
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