Specialist Materials and

Tools / Influential iconic designers

Dear Year 8, Welcome to Half Term 6. Last term you researched specialist materials and tools in textile design and analyse and investigated the work of iconic fashion designers Vivienne Westwood and Mary Quant. This term we would like you to design your own clothing collection inspired by a fashion designer of your choice. You must design at least 3 items and explain what materials and tools you would use to create the items. You will see some inspiration on this page and some nets on page 2 to get you started, *Don’t worry if you don’t have a printer, just copy this information on plain paper*My chosen designer is: Mary Quant

Please explain a little bit about your collection and state what materials and tools you will use to create it:

Word bank:Colourful, bold, inspired, inspiration, creativity, unique, colourful, aesthetics, visual appearance, creative, stylish, modern, classical, different, abstract, shapes, form, contrast, impact, exciting, exhilarating, challenging, innovative, quirky, emotive, comical, stands out, stunning, meaningful, functional, sleek, advances, lifestyles, futuristic, features, cold, imaginative, geometric, natural, nature, infinite, floral. punk, tartan, structure,

If you need any help or support, please feel free to contact your DT teachers. All the best. The Faculty of Design and Technology

DT_Year 8_ Half Term 6_Part 2

DT_Year 8_Half Term 6_Part 2