STEP 1 my portfolio plans

I am doing the online portfolio paper 223.490 as a block course for 2009. Im a 4th year textile student. This blog is aiming to gain recognition within the design industry for myself, existing work and up and coming projects; uni and independent based.

The idea will be to promote and showcase my own textile work for future opportunity. such as any job opportunities that may come from having my work out there, or as a reference for possible future employees.

Therefore it will be aimed at possible employees but also possible clients. i will provide all essential contact details on my website so as if someone was interested in purchasing my work they could then get in-touch with me via the contact details. the website will be very handy in the future as i plan to travel and this would be a very practical way of having easy access to my work.

My website will be showcasing work from my 3rd and 4th years at Massey and also some other out of uni projects that have been done or under way. The work that i include will essentially be fashion orientated as this is where i see myself heading in the future. but there may also be the inclusion of some surface pattern work that lends itself more to interiors.

The design identity and branding will be cohesive throughout, with the continual use of motif and the branding of 'janemareedesign'. Colour also may play a role depending on the works included. But the design identity and branding will be something that i will develop and play with in this project.

This paper will be a great opportunity to develop my existing computer skills and create a great starting point for future blogging and website development. I hope that in doing this blog and creating a website i will be able to keep adding to it and use it in the future (or have the skills to start afresh), as a reference for myself and future employees etc.