Rachael Yeung is a textiles designer who draws inspiration from nature and technology. She combines these influences in her Photoshop designs. Recently, she has incorporated smartphone apps and pixelated retro game styles. Rachael seeks work experience in fashion and textiles innovation, particularly wearable technology. She has a 2:2 BA in Textiles from Manchester Metropolitan University and relevant work as a research intern and exhibitor. Her skills include design programs, handcrafts, trend research, and languages.
1. Rachael Yeung
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Personal Profile
I take inspiration fromnatural forms and combineit with my passion for technology and the digital agein Photoshop to create
my designs.I have recently been incorporatinguser interfacetechnology to influencethe process and looks of my designs,such
as usingsmartphoneapps and combiningit with the styleof vintage pixelated computer games. I am now lookingto gain work
experience in the fashion industry and to pursue my passion for textiles innovation,specifically wearabletechnology.
Key Skills
- Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign.
- Creative thinking.
- Hand sketchingand illustration.
- Researchingand interpreting trends.
- Teamwork and communication.
- Hand and Machinestitch.
- Art Direction.
- Photography.
- Language skillsin English,Chinese,and French.
- Felting and dye.
Education
2011 -
2014
Manchester School of Art, Manchester
Metropolitan University
BA Textiles in Practice– Predicted Grade 2:1
Actual grade 2:2 A lower grade was archived as there was interrupted
study from a family bereavement in the final year.
Dissertation topic:“A Comparison of How the Theme of Death in Art Has
Effected Western Society in the Early 16th Century”
2010 –
2011
Liverpool Community College, Arts
Centre
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Merit.
By the end of this courseI specialised in surfacepattern.
2007-
2010
St Hilda’s Church of England high
school,Liverpool
AS and A Levels – Psychology D | Textiles C
| Art & Design D
11 GCSEs – grades A-C
Employment history
Research intern assistantat
Made with Glove
Manchester
May 2015
Researchingnew technologies and assistingwith productdevelopment.
Exhibitor atParallex ArtFair
London
Oct 2014
Exhibitwork in a professional manner and network at the private and public event days.
Degree Show
Manchester
June 2014
Select and display final year work in a professional manner to concludestudies.
Invigilator atthe Bluecoat Art
Gallery
Liverpool
Aug 2012- 2014
This voluntary roleincluded invigilatingall Bluecoatgallery spacesand leadingan efficientand
dedicated team to ensure the safety of all visitorsand artwork.
Interests and Personal Achievements
- Won second placein Swinton InsuranceUniformDesign Competition 2014.
- Won firstplacein River Island StyleInsider Fashion Stylingaward competition 2009.
- Won firstplacein the British CheerleadingAssociation university competitions 2014/13 and British Cheerleading
Association All Stars 2013.
- Member of British Art and Design Association,Society of Dyers and Colourists,and Innovation in Textiles.
- SustainableFashion.I took partin Manchester Metropolitan Futures Award 2014 program, which included sustainable
practicelectures and extra curricular activities.
- WearableTechnology and 3D printing.
- Travelling.I enjoy discoveringnew cultures and visitingfamily members in the US and Asia.
- Bloggingand Social Media.
References
References availableon request.