Textiles
Sayuri Binaragama
Canterbury Girls’ Secondary College, Canterbury
Virtual School Victoria, Thornbury
Monarā – Emerald Peacock
100% silk, 100% cotton, various embellishments
The end-user required a formal garment to wear to a celebration of Sri Lanka’s 73rd Independence Day. My dress was inspired by the island’s diverse wildlife, landscape and culture, particularly its abundance of peacocks. I was intrigued by the peacock’s vibrant colours and extravagance, which I utilised as a foundation on which to portray Sri Lanka. The rich colours of the silk and the gold accents of the embellishments, which glisten in their movement, convey the tropical sunshine and surrounding ocean of Sri Lanka.
Holly Buckley
Newhaven College, Rhyll
Festival Performer Set
Digitally printed twill weave 95% polyester 5% Spandex, crystal organza, 100% polyester satin
I developed my design brief to identify the needs of an individual end-user, a professional musician, for a festival performance. I took into consideration the high level of activity, heat and strain of the individual in this setting. Research included end-user interviews and observations of other professional festival musicians’ outfits and styles. One of my main design considerations was for the garment to be durable and stand out from the crowd.
Jenna Franks
Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Bacchus Marsh
Maori-inspired Clothing
Linen, cotton linen blends, greenstone, plywood, paua veneer PLA filament, metal zipper, elastic
I developed my design brief to allow New Zealand citizens living abroad to be connected to their nationality. As a Kiwi I am incredibly proud of my culture and often wished to have a way to express this in my everyday attire. The design includes modern interpretations of traditional elements of Maori culture to ensure it was representative, without cultural appropriation, while appealing to a wide contemporary audience.
Charlotte Hunter
Christian College Geelong, Waurn Ponds
Petite Wilderness
Viscos cotton, flannelette, satin lining, velvet, lace trim, embroidery thread, metal press studs, ribbon, elastic, beeswax, fabric/wooden/plastic buttons, Velcro, wool blend, fabric linen lining
Taking the timeless aesthetic of yesteryear and viewing it through a modern filter, I developed my design brief to incorporate beautiful children’s clothing with a sustainable and practical application. Using age-old techniques, I have connected the needs and wants of my end-user by providing garments that are durable, timeless, practical and visually unique.
Ondine Olsson
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Warragul
Riot
Butter-suede, bemsilk, faux leather, authentic python snakeskin
I developed my design brief with the intention of representing the enduser’s unique style and personality, while taking into consideration the desired western and rodeo influences. My garment was made to be comfortable and durable, with many aesthetic features and convenient functions, such as pockets, western symbols and other contrasting details.
Emer Rafferty
Eltham High School, Eltham
Virtual School Victoria, Thornbury
Women’s Workpants
Cotton duck, cotton drill, weather resistant canvas
I chose to develop my product after identifying that there was an insufficient amount of women’s workpants on the market. My research and end-user feedback identified that a range of physical work was being carried by women who were wearing men’s workpants. The pants were designed to be comfortable for a women’s body and practical for carrying out a variety of work or physical activities.
Mary Ryan
Genazzano FCJ College, Kew
Destigmatising Clothing for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder
Aspen wood, organic stretch jersey, merino wool, cotton, silicone fidget toys, oral motor toy, polyester ribbing
My design brief aimed to identify the needs of children with Sensory Processing Disorder, offering them sensory-friendly alternatives to childrenswear on today’s market. A range of primary and secondary research was analysed, which revealed the shortcomings of currently available sensory outfits. I identified how these design problems could be solved through innovative solutions, such as making inconspicuous tactile additions to the garments.
Prudence Spencer
Genazzano FCJ College, Kew
Clothing for Vision-impaired Young Adults
ZQ merino wool, vintage weft denim, digitally printed panama canvas, digitally printed cotton, polyester felt, tinsel mesh, faux fur, cotton twill, Velcro, neodymium discs, ripstop nylon, birch zips, cotton canvas webbing, No Vac Fabric Deodoriser, Scotchgard, iron on and rivet studs, button, foam sheets, d-ring, leather buckle
I developed my design brief to identify the needs and wants of visionimpaired teenagers. Research into these needs involved interviews with blind teenagers and disability workers. The outfit includes a bag, a top and pants that focus on tactility and practicality. All garments are waterproof and have many functions to help the end-users navigate their world, while expressing their unique style.