KIMBERLEY ANN
MATERIAL DESIGNER
KIMBERLEY
ANN
MATERIAL DESIGNER
EXPERIENCE
07716805050
ABOUT
I am a graduate from Hereford College of Arts with a BA(Hons) in Textile Design. My main specialism is knitted textiles underpinned by Colour, Material and Finish enquiry. I take a bold, experimental approach to produce designs and materials for Fashion and Interiors. I am keen to develop innovative ideas which haven’t been achieved before. My personal Design identity is contemporary and bold, producing a natural sports aesthetic.
Freelance- NMiTE University, Hereford, June 2018
Commissioned to design academic gowns including Chancellor’s robe
Three of my designs were chosen to be produced and were worn at the NMiTE inauguration ceremony at Hereford Cathedral in October 2018
Studio Assistant - John Smedley Ltd., Derbyshire - 9th- 13th April 2018
Tasks included; Helping organise the new A/W 19 collection, take part in Design team meetings, and work with factory employees to achieve samples
Live briefs
-Envisage, October 2018- January 2019
-Bradford Textile Society Competition, January 2019
-Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters Competition, December 2018
-Uni Royal Global, January 2018 – March 2018
-Hus & Hem, Ledbury with exhibition at De Koffie Pot, Hereford, 27th May - 2nd June 2017
-Hereford Racecourse for Ladies’ Day, 11th March 2017
QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS
Sound technical knowledge and skills in machine knitting and domestic sewing
Strong visual aesthetic through trend research and visual communication
Confident across Adobe Creative Suite, Auto CAD and Fusion
Photography and video styling
Printing techniques including Screen,lino print, etching, monoprint and sublimation
Experimental 3D workshop experience including laser cutting and 3D printing
-REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST-
BA(Hons)Textile Design – First Class
BTEC Foundation Diploma Art & Design- Merit
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Art & Design - Triple merit
BTEC level 2 diploma Art & Design - Distinction *
ACHIEVEMENTS
Winner Clive & Sylvia Richards award for Progress and Achievement, June 2019
Featured by Knitting Industry Creative as 'Ones to Watch'https://www.knittingindustry.com/creative/ones-to-watch-kimberley-evans-hereford-college-of-arts/
Selected to exhibit at New Designers London, June 2019