What I do:
Trends
Analysis of emerging trends and adapt them to customer collections, while ensuring appropriate pricing.
Catwalk analysis and reports
Research competitors and trends from related industries that align with the customer’s target market.
Forecast trends with a focus on prints, patterns, seasonal themes, and timeless designs.
Develop mood boards and color palettes to guide design direction.
Design
Develop concepts and print collections across all product areas including tops, bottoms, dresses, swimwear, accessories, and textiles, as well as placement graphics.
Create custom designs that align with your brand's unique identity, ensuring a perfect fit with your aesthetic and target audience.
Design from initial ideas to final delivery, whether for a single piece or a full collection.
Produce prints and patterns in industry standard formats, with precise repeats for any fashion, lifestyle, or home product category.
Offer support with CAD, color indexing, color matching, and reworking vintage prints.
Development
Provide guidance and support throughout the product development phase.
Utilize a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrics, washes, and trims to recommend the best printing methods and finishes to achieve realistic price points.
Tech Packs
Create detailed tech packs for manufacturers, including technical drawings, specifications, measurements, color references, and full-repeat artworks.