INITIAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1- AIM: To explore and learn more about hand knit and the domestic machine to develop interesting samples, patterns and textures.

OBJECTIVE: Due to limited exposure and experience I don’t have an in depth understanding of technique. The techniques I would like to learn and products I would like to make can be achieved on the domestic machine. Spending time learning the domestic machine and different techniques is essential for the progression of design and pattern ideas.

Referring to books, online resources and technical help from technicians I intend to develop a strong and creative skill set.

2- AIM: To use my own personal visual research of Urban Culture in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore) for inspiration.

OBJECTIVE: To select photographs that inspire pattern design, colour, texture and structure.

To then edit them in photoshop by focusing and zooming in on close up details.

To take colour inspiration for yarn choice.

To take decorative details and try to integrate them into knitted samples or use them for embroidery and beading details.

3- AIM: To convey the Hungry Ghost Folklore Tale through the collection and to create a sensory experience.

OBJECTIVE:To think about the human sensors and how I can use texture, colour and light to create an experience.

To break down the folklore tale into different stages and take inspiration from that for yarn choice, colour and detail.

To use market research of installation designers to inspire working with scale, proportion and concept:

- Olek

- Joana Vasconcelos

- Anne GallantePeirre

- Le RicheAnne

- Kyyro Quinn

- Yayoi Kusama

4-AIM: To experiment with fabric manipulation to achieve different textures and 3D results.

OBJECTIVE: To use techniques that can recreate textures, shapes and structures found in the photographs.

To experiment with different knitted fabrics.

To develop some 3D tweed samples.

5- AIM: To design project and personal branding as I hope to sell my work independently after the MA.

OBJECTIVE: To design a logo and establish personal branding to use as my project branding.

To gain help in building a website.

To learn about working independently to talking to small independent businesses, using online resources and the NTU start up resources.