Nichola Duce
Embroidery
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Nichola Duce 07895054760 nicki_elle@hotmail.com @ACraftyThing www.pinterest.com/nicholaduce
The influence of a literal bird
I specialize my practice in embroidery and usually work within the context of making. For this project I wanted to create a body of work stemming initially from one of my drawings. I looked at drawings which contain detail and care as this was decided (by myself and others) to be one of my strongest assists. I quickly began to focus my work on one particular drawing, of a bird. This was created all in fine liner pen, the same media yet creating different softness’ and harness’ by the movement and the way I drew. I wanted to translate this delicate attractive mark making into embroidery. I had been researching a lot into jewellery and shapes on the body, with this influence I wanted to create a wearable item but with a softer feel- keeping an embroidery focus. My work differed in style throughout the project as I experimented with different techniques and areas of the bird. I focussed on the stitching, dissolving the backing fabric, I used straight machine stitching and free machine stitching. After using my printing technique I decided that a delicate hand stitch approach was more appropriate and attractive as well being my preferred way of working. I wanted the collar to contain detail and portray the bird quite accurately as well as being embellished and printed to cover the neck with a subtle design. I wanted the product to have a personal feel to it, a one off design with the possibility it could become part of a collection of personal unique designs. I wanted to achieve a personal goal with this project, to create a product from a literal thing, a drawing, a bird. I set myself the challenge to see if I could transform such a subject matter into an interesting collection that is innovative and wanted in the market today.
Figure 1- Bird Drawing- Nichola Duce
Figure 2- Bird Wing- Nichola Duce
Figure 3- Bird Print- Nichola Duce
Figure 4- Print with Stitching- Nichola Duce
Figure 5- Print and stitching detail- Nichola Duce
Figure 6-Print with embellishment- Nichola Duce
Figure 7- Collar Positioned- Nichola Duce
Figure 8- Collar Detail- Nichola Duce
Figure 9- Collar Back- Nichola Duce
Figure 10- Collar Front- Nichola Duce
Figure 12- Collar on Body- Nichola Duce
Figure 11- Collar- Nichola Duce
Job Opportunity Junior Bags Designer – Accessorize Location: Holland Park, West London (W11), W11 4AN Salary: Competitive salary & attractive benefits Company: Monsoon Accessorize Position: Design Sector: Footwear/Accessories Date posted: 04/12/2013 12:40 Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Bags Designer to join our inspirational Accessorize Design team working on our Indian & Evening Bags range. Accessorize is a fast paced, exciting and unique Company with continual growth potential. Combining your commercial awareness with your creativity, you will design across these product areas and input into the overall brand. If you're an experienced assistant designer or already at junior designer level, experienced in designing bags, belts, purses and multi-accessories, looking to add your own 'stamp' to the range, then we would like to hear from you! This role will see you conducting trend research and sourcing. You will be designing for Indian & Evening bags categories. You will be managing the critical path, liaising with suppliers and sending packs to them. You will be working with our Buying & Technical teams, and building close working relationships with our bags design team. Overseas travel may be required. We are looking for special someone who has a grounding in the design of bags, belts and purses from a multi-accessories background. We will also consider individuals from a multiaccessories embellishment/ textiles background. You will have a fabulous sense of colour & drawing skills, and will enjoy working to high standards & delivering profit to the business. You will be able to demonstrate your design flair and an understanding of the Accessorize 'handwriting'. We're looking for someone who has a strong passion to work for Accessorize with the ability to design product with a unique point of difference from our global high st competitors. With sound presentation and communication skills, you will also be confident in presenting to a wider team. Previous experience of working with suppliers in the Far East is desirable. Ideally you will be competent with Photoshop; working knowledge of Illustrator is desirable. If you are able to demonstrate a commercial understanding of both the accessories market and Accessorize customer, then this could be the role for you.
Nichola Duce nicki_elle@hotmailcom 07895054760
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A recent graduate of Textile Crafts specialized in embroidery, seeking a creative Designer/Maker job that keeps me up to date with trends within textiles, where craftsmanship and detail are key. I am an extremely organized person, I am very focused when working on a project. I put focus onto using detail in a precise and delicate way to ensure a product or job is done to the best standards. I have good presentation skills and an eye for perfection. I love conducting my own market research to see what’s currently out there in the textiles/retail world and see what new trends are emerging. I would love the opportunity to work for Accessorize, as I have a love for accessories, looking at trends, colours, patterns and designing my own. I feel I would be perfect for this role, I am equipped with Photoshop and Illustrator skills and have a creative flare that would fit right in with your design team. I am innovative and think a unique personality of a product is what sells. I will contact you again within the next two week concerning the job. Yours sincerely, Nichola Duce
Nichola Duce 07895054760 nicki_elle@hotmail.com @ACraftyThing www.pinterest.com/nicholaduce
A recent graduate of Textile Crafts specialized in embroidery, seeking a creative Designer/Maker job that keeps me up to date with trends within textiles, where craftsmanship and detail are key.
Experience: Recently finished a project as part of ‘Stitch the Line’ a group of students working alongside community craft groups and the Penistone Line Partnership to promote craft in the local area. This role involved great organisation, a high level of communication as well as the time keeping and creativity to create the work and hold the event. Stitch The Line’s achievements were recognised in various newspapers and websites and very proudly won a ‘Highly Commended’ at the Community Rail Awards 2013 in Llandudno. Working experience acquired from Pink Cadillac retail shop and Penny’s Pantry café. Both jobs were useful to learn basic money handling, customer service and visual merchandising skills. Fully Qualified Lifeguard with first aid training
I have worked with woven, printed and embroidery areas so I’m familiar with the makeup of interior products. I love to purchase creative fabrics and objects for around the home as well as looking online, around shops and markets for eye-catching new designs. I have practise in creating my own colour ways from images and photographs and have a good eye for presentation boards. I am very organized, tidy, resourceful and adapted to using Photoshop and Illustrator.
Education: Huddersfield University- Textile Crafts Ba Hon Degree 2011-2014 Huddersfield New College- A Level Textiles, A Level photography and A Level Psychology 2008-2010
I am an extremely organized person, I am very focused when working on a
I love to be creative even in my spare time, I draw any detailed objects that catch my eye and I like drawing animals from photographs. I make small personal things such as rings, using my attention to detail and I love painting my nails with nail pens. I’ve taken classes in pattern cutting to learn the basics, and from this I made a few pieces of clothing for myself which I still wear today. I enjoy going out for short walks with my dogs, socializing with friends and family, going to art exhibitions, craft fairs and small local markets. I also simply have to carry a camera with me so I can take plenty of photographs of anything that captures my eye or draws my attention, but mainly to capture moments that are personal to me. I also spend time on social networking sites, keeping up to date by following crafters, practitioners, bloggers and venues such as New Designers.
References: Claire Barber BA(hons) MA(RCA) PGCE PGCAP FHEA- Lecturer of Textile Art and Craft Email: C.L.Barber@hud.ac.uk Telephone: 01484 472061 Address: University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
Rowena Chantler- Community Rail Officer Email: penistoneline@gmail.com Telephone: 07912 753817