5. Design Brief What is the focus of your project? The focus of my project is on dresses. Mainly evening and party dresses made with good quality, What is the problem you need to overcome and who is your client. My client is going to be all saints How does it link to the stated design problem? What research will you carry out to solve the problem and how will you involve your client. I will involve my client by getting them to look at the dress feel the dress blah blah Why did you choose this project? I chose those project because i love all the different types of dresses and all the types of embellishments you can put on them, I've always wanted to make a dress of my own as i have many but i have never made one! Why is this your chosen project why does it interest you, is it because of the product, your client, the materials etc. What do you hope to learn by completing this project? Are you using new machines and techniques in your making, designing etc. Are you going onto use the techniques after the course e.g. at University
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19. Client Interview 10 Questions about the product your client wants you to make – remember this is the first time you have met your client so the first should be what do you want me to make. Ongoing Conclusion
20. Client Environment/Wardrobe Textiles: Photographs of your clients clothes 3D- Design: Photographs of the environment the product is being designed for (this will be the same environment that your models and final product will be photographed in not off the internet.) Ongoing Conclusion
21. Section 2 Plan of Action and Clarification of Problem
27. Existing Products x 3 Image of product Retailer of product: All saints Price £295 Materials made from 100% viscose Joints or fastenings used Zip Finish or embellishments used sequins Ongoing Conclusion
28. Existing Products x 3 Image of product Retailer of product Price Materials made from Joints or fastenings used Finish or embellishments used Ongoing Conclusion
29. Existing Products x 3 Image of product Retailer of product Price Materials made from Joints or fastenings used Finish or embellishments used Ongoing Conclusion
30. Joints/ Fastenings Textiles – Research the properties of different fastenings – zips, buttons, Velcro, hook and eye, press studs, ribbon and eyelet fastenings 3D -Design – Joints, Screws, Nails (Temporary and Permanent methods of joining) – Use chair joints slide but change conclusion Ongoing Conclusion
31. Finishes/ Embellishments Textiles – Research the properties of different embellishments e.g. beads, sequins, tassels, ribbons etc. - use cushion project slide 3D -Design – Wax, varnish, oils, paints etc. – use chair finishes slide Fill the slide with relevant text and images Ongoing Conclusion
32. Materials Textiles – Research the properties of different fabrics e.g. matt, shimmering, stretchy, soft fabrics or waterproof. 3D -Design – Hardwoods, Softwoods. Manufactured boards, Metal, Glass, Clay or Plastics. Pick a category you are likely to use you do not need to cover them all. Ongoing Conclusion
33. Materials Costs Research the costs of the materials you have looked at on the previous slide. Ongoing Conclusion
34. Fabric Care Labels Insert your slide from your cushion project last year only relevant if you are completing a textiles project. Ongoing Conclusion
35. Disassembly of Product 1 3 Disassembly's of relevant existing products Photographs from different angles showing manufacturing methods and materials. Product could also be taken in use. Textiles – Describe the stitches, materials, embellishments and fastenings 3D -Design – Describe the joints, materials, finishes and dimensions Ongoing Conclusion
36. Disassembly of Product 2 3 Disassembly's of relevant existing products Photographs from different angles showing manufacturing methods and materials. Product could also be taken in use. Textiles – Describe the stitches, materials, embellishments and fastenings 3D -Design – Describe the joints, materials, finishes and dimensions Ongoing Conclusion
37. Disassembly of Product 3 3 Disassembly's of relevant existing products Photographs from different angles showing manufacturing methods and materials. Product could also be taken in use. Textiles – Describe the stitches, materials, embellishments and fastenings 3D -Design – Describe the joints, materials, finishes and dimensions Ongoing Conclusion
39. Research Analysis Add conclusions from each slide throughout your research section Existing Products Finishes/ Embellishments Retailer Joints / Fastenings Inspiration Disassembly’s Materials and Costs Overall Conclusion
100. Add decorationCHECK POINTS CHECK POINTS CHECK POINTS CHECK POINTS Patterns are correct size Components stitched correctly No loose threads Weaving and printing flows in fabric No creases Layouts give most efficient use of fabric Seams well stitched and neatened Quality of component Hems are correct depth Ready for packaging Decoration is correct position and correctly stitched Cutting of fabric is accurate
126. What do you think of your product?You need to write in sentences not just bullet point.
127. External Evaluation You need to produce an external evaluation of your product with the results and your response to that criticism. This shows the examiner what a third party (An Expert) thinks of your product. This could take the form of either an interview or a questionnaire. Below are some examples of questions you could ask about your final product. Quality-How well is it made? Materials-What materials would you change? Colour- Do you think they go well together? Design- Shape? Size? Performance/Function- Is it comfy? Is it too big? Do you like it? Would you buy it? Do you think it matches the range from my retailer? Do you like the zip fastening or would you prefer buttons? Is their anything you would change? The questions you ask are about your final made product and so must be different from the questionnaire you have already produced. Your results can be presented in a graph or pie chart or you might just write the results underneath each question it is up to you. At the end of this slide you need to evaluate the results with relevance to your product.
129. Success of Components You need to evaluate whether each component of your whole product has been a success or not? If it has not you need to say why and if it has, why has it?
130. Problems in Planning You need to produce at least a slide evaluating whether your timescale was correct on your plan of making and whether your instructions worked. Conclude what problems you had and any changes to the planning or design you had to make because of your planning for example the use of the wrong tool etc.
131. Testing of Final Product You could use some of the following tests (You can use the titles as subheadings): Aesthetics – Does my product match the principals of my chosen design movement? Explain why your product matches the movement e.g. Memphis must use simple brightly coloured designs. You could compare YOUR product against one out of your chosen movement use images of each to do this. Function- Does my product meets its function? What is the main function of your product? For example for the chair you need images of you sitting on it and wobbling it. Does it meet the test or does it collapse under your weight? What changes do you need to make? Why has it been successful or not? If you are using a chair get different size people to test it, take photos of each person. Environment- Does the product suit the environment it was designed for? Your product was designed for a living room, a dining room or a bedroom. Does it fit into this environment well? If so why? If it does not why? Is it the colour, size, the material? Finish- Does the finish protect the product? Has your product been sanded and finished well? Or is the surface finish uneven? You could take pictures of you spilling something on the surface of your product and wiping it away. Did it stain your product or has it protected the product? Easy to move- If the product has to be moved can it be easily moved by one person? Is your product easy to move around by one person, you could take photos of you lifting it. Is it too heavy and requires more than one person. Easy to use- Is the product easy to use? You must test your product in use, so a coffee table must be used for putting cups of tea on or magazines on. Is it low enough for people to reach when sat on the settee? Is your jewellery storage easy to fit ear rings into and bracelets and necklaces. What are the good things about it? What are the bad things? Will the necklaces get easily tangled up? Safety- Are there any sharp edges on your product? Test for sharp edges, corners on your product, take a photo of you rubbing your finger along the edge of your product. Is the finish you have put on your product safe or is it toxic to children? You need to take photos of you testing your product for evidence. You can either take the photos yourself or come in, in your own time to use the department camera.
