KICK START YOUR DESIGN CAREER - JOIN us and participate online
SIX MONTHS OF E-LEARNING
MONTHLY DESIGN BRIEF
COMPETITIONS AND PRIZES
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JOIN US - LEARN ONLINE
FASHION | SPORTSWEAR | INTERIORS
“Creatives in Residence Live is a stimulating project that has scaled-up the
Kickstart scheme into an exciting springboard opportunity with global industry exposure”
“PROJECT #4 ORIENTAL INFLUENCES”
“This is the last creative brief before we head into production and product design. Use all the skills that have been gathered over the last three projects to distil your initial ideas with speed and move quickly to the drawing board – Digital or Physical.”
“Enjoy your research – this is such a beautiful brief and offers you a wide variety of genre and a worldwide demographic. The Orient has and remains a strong influence on the design industry. Encompassing many generations of style, techniques – old and new and inspirations. Once again look to the past, explore the history and vintage documents of the silk road to create new patterns and prints or turn to the East for Asian ornamental design and style and luxurious decorative elements”.
“Impart your own original creativity and drawing skills to create a series of coordinating patterns to inspire a 21st century audience. When choosing your products – Keep sustainability front of mind to ensure that your final products meet circular economy objectives”.
Products: Apparel | Retail Display | Décor | Upholstery
“PROJECT #3 ARCITECTURAL PRACTICE”
“In a busy life we often miss the beautiful details that surround us.
Brief #3 is written to encourage creatives to take a pause – look up and absorb the architectural details hidden in our chaos.
Step back, slow down and be inspired. Push boundaries with this brief, discover the infinite scale and surface applications that digital technologies offer.
Have fun, travel through time and explore the architectural details of the past, present or future,”
“PROJECT #2 - GEOMETRICS”
“The definition of geometric is something associated with geometry, or the use of straight lines and shapes. ... Characterised by or using straight lines, triangles, circles, or similar regular shapes or forms”.
INSPIRATION: NATURE | SYNTHETICS/TECH | MARK-MAKING | VINTAGE | ART HISTORY
ERICA HORNE OF CAD FOR FASHION TALKS TO THE CREATIVES
In this #CIRLIVE Mentor session the graduates discuss how to add designs to digital patterns for apparel manufacturing.
The CAD for Fashion training academy offer designers online tuition. They offer a wide variety of courses whatever your current skills.
Erica shares her extensive knowledge and manufacturing expertise with the “Creatives in Residence” graduates.
JULIA AND DANIEL OF THE PATTERN ROOM TALK TO THE CREATIVES
In this #CIRLIVE Mentor session the graduates discuss digital patterns, pattern making and apparel manufacturing.
The Pattern Room are an online archive for digital patterns for garments, with 1000’s of options for the sewing enthusiast or large brand.
Julia and Daniel share their extensive knowledge and manufacturing expertise with the “Creatives in Residence” graduates.
Adam Slade of Standfast and Barracks talks to the creatives
In this #CIRLIVE Mentor session the graduates present Project #1 Artwork - Abstract Florals.
The Design Studio at S&B is world renown for high quality design and textile printing.
Adam shares his knowledge and textile design expertise with the “Creatives in Residence” graduates.
Jamie Watkins of Divine Savages talks to the Creatives
Founded just 4 years ago Jamie and Tom Watkins have built a hugely successful Home Interiors Brand. - Divine Savages
Learn more about their inspiring story in this #CIRL Mentor session.
Jamie shares his knowledge of design and business with the “Creatives in Residence” graduates.
Watch to learn more >>
Our tHREE in-house graduates HAVE begUn their NEXT live design project and you can too! - join us to discover the world of digital printing.
Follow #CIRLIVE for updates and inspiration
The CIR-LIVE team will be sharing their experience and learning online via video tutorials, designer diaries, roundtable discussion, expert interviews, snapshots and live print demonstrations.
You can join all of these events via our Instagram feed @CMYUK_TEXTILES.
We want to hear from you, share your learning with us using our hashtag #CIRLIVE.
COMPETITION:
To enter the CMYUK “Creatives in Residence – LIVE” Design Project competition:
Follow the brief for your chosen Project
Interact with us using the hashtag #cirlive
At any time during the project send your artwork to cirlive@cmyuk.com.
Please be sure to send your contact details with a 300dpi jpeg file of your work.
Make sure your name and project number is saved in your file title.
The team will get back to you with feedback.
Final entries will be judged, and the winners work will be printed and sent to you.
Be sure to add your postal address.
ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE FINAL AWARDS AND THE CATWALK / DÉCOR PRESENTATIONS AT THE END OF THE PROJECT TO BE JUDGED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND WILL FEATURE IN OUR MEDIA CAMPAIGNS. MORE NEWS ON THIS LATER IT’S GOING TO BE A FANTASTIC CELEBRATION OF THE NEXT GENERATION, YOUR CREATIVITY AND THE FUTURE OF THE PRINT INDUSTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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We understand that your time is precious, but you can be involved in as much or as little as you like.
Your knowledge and expertise is welcomed, and we can tailor your contribution to fit around existing commitments.
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Gain greater brand exposure for your business in these high-growth market sectors.
Closer alignment of your brand with the textile and associated industries.
Help shape the early career trajectory of all three Creatives in Residence.
Broadcast your support for the industry and champion new digital business models.
Connect with other industry thought leaders, colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
WE WELCOME INDUSTRY SPONSORS:
“I AM THRILLED TO BE PART OF THIS UNIQUE PROJECT WHICH HAS PUT THE NEEDS OF THE NEXT GENERATION AT ITS CORE”
