Rachael Yeung CV2015
- 1. Rachael Yeung rachaelyeungdesigns@gmail.com | +44(0)7446957717 www.rachaelyeung.wix.com/rachaelyeung | www.uk.linkedin.com/pub/62/344/a86 Personal Profile I take inspiration fromnatural forms and combineit with my passion for technology and the digital agein Photoshop to create my designs.I have recently been incorporatinguser interfacetechnology to influencethe process and looks of my designs,such as usingsmartphoneapps and combiningit with the styleof vintage pixelated computer games. I am now lookingto gain work experience in the fashion industry and to pursue my passion for textiles innovation,specifically wearabletechnology. Key Skills - Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign. - Creative thinking. - Hand sketchingand illustration. - Researchingand interpreting trends. - Teamwork and communication. - Hand and Machinestitch. - Art Direction. - Photography. - Language skillsin English,Chinese,and French. - Felting and dye. Education 2011 - 2014 Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University BA Textiles in Practice Predicted Grade 2:1 Actual grade 2:2 A lower grade was archived as there was interrupted study from a family bereavement in the final year. Dissertation topic:A Comparison of How the Theme of Death in Art Has Effected Western Society in the Early 16th Century 2010 2011 Liverpool Community College, Arts Centre BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Merit. By the end of this courseI specialised in surfacepattern. 2007- 2010 St Hildas Church of England high school,Liverpool AS and A Levels Psychology D | Textiles C | Art & Design D 11 GCSEs grades A-C Employment history Research intern assistantat Made with Glove Manchester May 2015 Researchingnew technologies and assistingwith productdevelopment. Exhibitor atParallex ArtFair London Oct 2014 Exhibitwork in a professional manner and network at the private and public event days. Degree Show Manchester June 2014 Select and display final year work in a professional manner to concludestudies. Invigilator atthe Bluecoat Art Gallery Liverpool Aug 2012- 2014 This voluntary roleincluded invigilatingall Bluecoatgallery spacesand leadingan efficientand dedicated team to ensure the safety of all visitorsand artwork. Interests and Personal Achievements - Won second placein Swinton InsuranceUniformDesign Competition 2014. - Won firstplacein River Island StyleInsider Fashion Stylingaward competition 2009. - Won firstplacein the British CheerleadingAssociation university competitions 2014/13 and British Cheerleading Association All Stars 2013. - Member of British Art and Design Association,Society of Dyers and Colourists,and Innovation in Textiles. - SustainableFashion.I took partin Manchester Metropolitan Futures Award 2014 program, which included sustainable practicelectures and extra curricular activities. - WearableTechnology and 3D printing. - Travelling.I enjoy discoveringnew cultures and visitingfamily members in the US and Asia. - Bloggingand Social Media. References References availableon request.