The three online courses detailed below are structured for a broad range of requirements, from introductory to advanced. While each course follows an underlying structure based on established professional practice, I will adapt the content following an introductory conversation to ensure that you derive the maximum benefit. If you would like further information, please check out my FAQ page or contact me directly.
Bag Taster
Designed for the complete beginner, this course is an introduction to the processes involved in designing and building a bag collection. You will learn about…
– How to Research
– How to build Mood and Trend boards
– Understanding the variety of materials and fittings
– The common shapes used in bag design
– And how to visually express your ideas
Bag Design
Bag Design takes a more detailed look at what’s involved, creatively and practically, in producing bags. On it, you will learn…
– How to focus your ideas through a clear understanding of trends
– How to research the existing market and identify your potential customers
– Apply your research to your Mood and Trend boards
– Develop a clear understanding of the wide range of materials available
– The importance of fittings to your design
– Develop design models to refine your vision
– How to present your work to samplers
– Preparing your bag for manufacture
Intensive Bag Design
Following on from Bag Design the Intensive course is for those who are intending to establish their own brand. It deals in greater detail with the whole process from initial ideas through to marketing and retail. The course includes…
– Turning your initial inspiration into a viable range
– Conducting market research and building a customer profile
– How to interpret and respond to trends
– Investigating advanced shapes, styles, and construction techniques
– Creating a brand
– Using 3D mockups to refine your designs
– Dealing with samplers and manufacturers
– Marketing your range through a variety of outlets
– Business planning and sustaining your brand
– Sustainability and bag design
