Artifact

In January 2012, we finished an assignment called 'Artifact' for our 'Design In Use' module. We could choose our own theme and make anything at all. I chose to make a decorative detachable collar. I wanted it be pixie collar style with my own little personal details on it.

To keep focused on our theme, colour story and influences we made mood boards (see above). I made one based on 1950's design, vintage, love and soft fabrics.
My colour scheme was a rosy pink, nudes and ivory

What is quite interesting about the fabrics i chose is that i couldn't find the colours i wanted in a textile store so I went to Penney's and found everything i needed. I cut up a top for the fabric to make the collar, p earl bracelets to add the pearl detail on the ribbon and lace trim off the nickers for the trim on the collar. Penney's really is a one-stop-shop!

I always get impatient when making a moquette but as soon as I start making it I realise all the little mistakes that can be made and couldn't be more happy that i practised first.

 I wanted the collar to have intricate detail on it, to make it look unique.

So i based my design work on a line drawing of an oak tree i had done in my previous project and vintage swirls and spirals.

I wanted the collar to have intricate detail on it, to make it look unique. So i based my design work on a line drawing of an oak tree i had done in my previous project and vintage swirls and spirals.(see below)

The final piece.