Ever wanted to know how to get into print design? Or were thinking about it but weren't sure which way to turn first? Well I met up with print designer Erin Murphy, who's just finished her uni degree to get the low down... Plus a few little fashion and beauty q's, of course!
What made you decide to go
into print design?
I’m all for what’s on the
fabric rather than the shape or drape of the material. Excites me a lot more
than pattern cutting!
You seem to be inspired by colour, is that something you found along the way,
or something you’ve always been attracted to?
I am definitely inspired by colour,
I cannot work without it. I get a lot of inspiration and ideas from children's
drawings and using crayons as their clumsy and colourful.
How long does it take you to
get from idea to final print?
It depends - I can whip a print together quite quickly if I have a starting
point (photograph, object, drawing etc) but I can sit there for hours changing
formats until I am happy with the outcome.
Who’s your fashion icon?
I really don't have one! I take inspiration from various people. My mum was
always my fashion icon when I was little.
What wardrobe staple could you not be without this season?
My denim dungarees.
What’s your go to makeup look?
Concealer and lippy.
What’s your plan for the future? Where do you want to take your designs?
I would love to sell some of my designs at new designers at the end of June but
would love to start my own clothing line.
Any advice for anyone who wants to go into print design?
Learn repeat formats of how to create a proper repeat pattern and your life
will be a lot easier! Experiment with fabrics and processes.
No comments:
Post a Comment