About Me
Hi, I'm Darcie O’Connor a student from Salford University.
I've always had an interest in nature. Nature being plants or animals. There is something so beautiful and captivating about it. Something that surrounds us and always has but everyone seems to ignore it.
I enjoy seeing the world pass by as I try to catch up with it. Sometimes you never know where the finish line is and as day and night comes with the Earth's orbit, we sometimes get even further away or we take the wrong path from the fork in the road if you continue working and striving for what you want, as long as you don't give up and have a clear understanding of where you want to go. You should get there. I live my life thinking this, I may get stressed or rushed but I know what I want and what I aspire to be so someday I will get there.
INSPIRATION
Little butterfly
The inspiration image is titled "Little butterfly" this image was the start of my design process for "Illusion" I grew interested in the mirrored patterns on the wings of the butterfly loving the way the panels of colour were separated by the thin black lines creating intricate designs. I then went onto looking at other butterflies and moths seeking more vibrance. “Little butterfly” gave me a lot of inspiration for panelling and assisted in the idea of panel dresses or ways to separate colour.
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MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Collage of butterfly’s
Experimenting with size and shape
Original finel lineup
Original print ideas
Concept for illusion
Final garment design
Lining print design
Jacket print design
Consumer board
Illusion colour
Royalty inspired collage
Full lineup
Tulle skirt with jacket
Tailored jacket with pleated dress
Large princess inspired gown
tulle dress
pleated panelled dress
drapped dress
DETAIL
Tulle
Tulle for detail on Illusion project
My goal is to develop my skills within a company learning new techniques and one day be the owner of my own brand.
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