Francesca Chimento
Textiles
Textural surfaces influences the design development process to create interesting tactile design outputs.
Final year project
Fragility
Jacquard samples
Left: Jacquard merino
Right: Jacquard Mohair ,Boucle ,Merino
Close up photography of Jacquard Sample
Mohair and boucle Jacquard, displaying close up textural details which have been created using floats.
The intended outcome for this design is to be a textural blanket that will be used during psychotherapy to allow comfort to clients with tactile surface design.
Punch needle Sample
Cotton embroidery thread using fine punch needle technique to create a raised surface texture, inspired by my father's allotment.
Eggshell embossed into paper
Initial developments stemmed from this eggshell embossed paper experiment with handmade paper.
Eggshell sampling with Terracotta Clay
Fired at a higher temperature this made the eggshells oxidise and change colour, these were really interesting to experiment with during the development stages of the project. Incorporating eggshells from the allotment within the project made it more personal and adds a new sustainable aspect to the collection.
Eggshell sampling with Crank Clay
Interesting textures are left behind from the eggshells.
Lichen on Tree bark Initial photography
Seeds photography composition
Francesca Chimento
Final year project
Fragility
Awards
2021' Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS)
2017' Loughborough University Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Passed with a Distinction
Work Experience
Suzie Turner Couture
At Suzie Turner, I developed a range of skills to a couture level including Hand embroidery, crystal embellishments design development and pattern cutting. The skills learnt there enabled me to be more confident with hand embroidery techniques that I have utilised in my collection.
Abigail's Vintage Bridal
At Abigail's, I had a lot of 1-2-1 which allowed me to develop more skills and techniques that I used throughout my degree. I got to see how a small business is run and was included in admin and interacting with clients. I learnt a range of skills such as how to professionally finish edges and pattern cutting.