HCA Graduate Show

I exhibited my work at the HCA summer show last week from 15th - 19th June. It was alongside various other design disciplines from graphic design, jewellery, photography and illustration. It was an exciting few days, particularly our private viewing evening on the 14th. I won an award, was invited to exhibit my work at another emerging artist exhibition & I made my first sale. Champers at the ready.

HCA isn't the biggest of Art & Design Colleges, however we certainly make up for that in talent, which I say with a (tiny) bit of modesty. All areas of design on show was so diverse and innovative. I think this year particularly out of any years, really raised the competitive bar, high five HCA.

Next stop. New Designers, London. It starts next week on the 26th June - 29th June. If you're in London, you have to come. See you on the other side! 

        *all pictures taken by me www.zaravictoria.co.uk*

Graduate Collection: final assessment

This week I had my final assessment as a BA Textile Design student. It was great to see all of my work together, a project that has seriously pushed me to my peak of sanity, some may say it has pushed me over but I won't quibble about minor details. One thing is for certain, I have no idea where the last 3 years went. Who knew it'd go soo quick. But an exciting new chapter is on the door step, that or I find myself on someones door step...hopefully the former. I do keep having beautiful day dreams about my future plans though, I won't divulge for fear of ruining them but i'm sticking to the mantra that if you work hard enough & never give up, good things will happen.

And just like that I got a degree. 

*all pictures taken by me. www.zaravictoria.co.uk*

Graduate Collection: Zara Victoria

Here are a few pics of my graduate collection. The collection consists of uniquely designed luxury scarves. I'v designed each scarf individually to infuse my original design concept which was the concept of chaos, using colour as my focus. Moving away from the arty lingo, I personally love this collection. Very proud & very excited for the future. I just wish I could design for longer. I'm so close to being let in to the design world, its a little worrying. Is the world ready for a me? Oh I hope so. 

I'm going to be selling my scarves on a made to order basis. So if anybody would be interested, take a look on my website for more details here