Underdressing chairs
The deconstruction of a chair; the process gives one an appreciation of its internal, elaborate construction and a consciousness of the myriad of layers, trims and buttons contributing to the chairs construction.
Heidi Brookes
Fashion Textiles 2023
As a Fashion Textiles graduate, I feel my strengths are an ability to create innovative, dramatic design work, empowered by an extensive breadth of in-depth research. This research then enables me to use an experimental approach to create my samples, which in turn influence my dynamic design work.
My ambition is to go travelling, not only for leisure, but for creative purposes. My time at university has made me realise how much the world around me influences the foundations of my research projects, so I am hoping to come back culturally inspired, ready to take on the world of employment.
Undressing chairs
Each individual chair layer was unique in its own way, with existing human traces becoming part of the piece rather than a blemish; a feature, part of its personality.
Underdressing chairs
"Deconstructivist fashion: Challenging the female silhouette" Skivko,2020
Harmonious Juxtapositions
Primary research: Chairs. It was important for me to look at their interesting forms to help influence my silhouettes and inspire an innovative approach to design and textiles.
Harmonious Juxtapositions
Rattan Wicker shoulder piece, inspired by the Indonesian chair.
