Creative Report SB1: Evaluation

Instead of staple binding the publication, it was perfect bound to give a higher end finish, along with personal touches like the ribbon linking the publication closer to fashion through the inclusion of fabric or ribbon. These final touches along with the layout inspired by existing Vogue layouts informed a report fitting of my selected designer Elaine and the industry she works in, fashion. The imagery of watercolour texture is also fitting of Elaine’s preferable design medium as she loves adding watercolour to illustrations. This texture is used throughout the publication in block shapes to create a magazine format.  In terms of a personal response from the images Elaine sent I illustrated these images in my own style relating to the personal style content included in th interview and as a way of refelecting on Elaine’s style and incorporating this into my own practice. 

Reaching out to Elaine for the interview contained within the report was only a starting point I wanted to maintain this relationship by learning more for Elaine. After I engaged with her and seeing my work Elaine encouraged me to apply for her mentoring program. As I have been continually been in contact with Elaine since the report and during this programme after employability fortnight and working alongside Elaine I asked if she could write a recommendation on my updated CV with the intention of apply to summer internship opportunities to which she responded “Of course but how about an internship with me?” Three contracts were drawn up by Elaine and I have now been completing an official internship working with and for Elaine Biss alongside Uni. I hope to attend New York Fashion week other associated events and a Jimmy Choo event with Elaine in September. This Brief has provided me with an amazing networking opportunity and I have gained an internship with a successful industry professional.