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Colour; the sensory aspects and psychology of it...
"...Its role in all forms of life is too evident to be either denied or ignored." After researching the sensory aspects of tactile...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 25, 20194 min read


Tassel Time - Dye Time
A disappointing morning of dying resulted in...ordering new embroidery threads! After a burning test I thought the threads were...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 25, 20191 min read


My Own Cacti Forest
The cacti forest concept came from my own photos however I took them 4 years ago and they aren't all in focus or capturing the close up...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 22, 20191 min read


Knitting Plan Going Forward
After working up to the presentation and assessment at the beginning of February I felt a little lost and unsure of where to focus my...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 20, 20191 min read


SENSORY BY SOUND
I want the sensory experience to not only be translated through touch and sight but also by sound. I have been listening to different...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 1, 20191 min read


2D PORTFOLIO
As I am aiming to go on and work independently I need to consider what kind of 2D portfolio I would like to develop. - branding : company...

HOLLY NOWAK
Feb 1, 20194 min read


DECORATIVE DETAILS
My photographs focus on a lot on decorative details, throughout Southeast Asia the streets were decorated with tassels, ruffles, neon...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


THE PROGRESSION
Part 1 of the journey leads into part 2 through the base of the free standing lamp. I intend to use the same yarns and design for the...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


WATCH ME RETURN TO THE NETHERWORLD VIA FLOATING LANTERNS
The last part of the story has been referred to as "The return to the Netherworld" up until now. After considering the outcomes for this...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20192 min read


THE CARNIVAL - THE HUGE LANTERN
The carnival needs to be a bit of everything, it needs to be over whelming and exciting to see. It needs to be a crazy combination of the...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


FROM DARK TO LIGHT WITH A FREE STANDING LAMP
I always envisioned that this part of the story would be conveyed by a light of some sorts. I like the idea of a free standing lamp...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


THE CACTI CHAIR
Things to consider: Do I want people to be able to sit on it? - The samples so far are pointed, stuffed and beaded, not practical for...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20192 min read


TEMPLE TILING TO PUNCHCARD PATTERNS
My samples to date have focused heavily on yarn experimentation and technique. I have only recently begun to develop and consider pattern...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


PARTIAL KNIT TECHNIQUE
My skills on the domestic machine have progressed and my experimentation has more purpose and understanding of technique and use of...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20192 min read


PROJECT REVIEW
Since making some big decisions on the direction of The Hungry Ghost, I have begun refining my ideas for the final collection, being 4...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20192 min read


SENSORY ROOMS
Sensory therapy has become very positive for adults and children of all ages since the 60’s, whether suffering from a condition or not....

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


MAKE IT SNUGGLE IN THE PALM
My samples are developing in a more sculptural, sensory direction. Using a variety of textured yarns and decoration to develop...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20193 min read


YRURARI - SHARK TEARS MAKE THE SEA
My more recent and relevant market research has lead me to Yrurari. A very captivating, experimental knitter who I believe would have a...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES UPDATED
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Aims: 1. To work on a larger scale 2. To develop a strong and final colour palette for each part of the story 3. To...

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read


MILANO DESIGN WEEK
April 2019 - post to come.

HOLLY NOWAK
Jan 31, 20191 min read
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