Bag Design Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Bag design is one of the most interesting and fascinating growing areas of Fashion. This introductory course will help you to develop your love of handbags from dream into reality. Showing you what's involved creatively in each of the different areas of research, taking you through design stages and development to reach your final idea. You will also learn about new materials and current trends in Bags, including developments in sustainability and Technology.
Who this course is for
Introductory level course, suitable for anyone who wants to understand the process of bag design.
Key information
Topics covered
- Trend research
- Storyboards /mood boards
- Developing design concepts and your personal design brief
- Material research and fittings
- Working drawings and looking at spec sheets
- Insight into the bag industry
- Introduction to prototyping
Learning outcomes
- Understand each stage of the design process from conception to development to your final idea
- Understand materials and current trends in Bags
- Understand how to develop design concepts
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Please have the following materials to hand for the first lesson:
- Pen and notebook
- Thin card or pattern cutting card (A3)
- Masking tape
- Steel ruler
- Cutting board
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
Tutor
Georgie Tym
Georgie Tym graduated from Cordwainers at London College of Fashion and since then has worked for many luxury accessories companies, gaining extensive industry experience. Georgie is involved with the product at every stage of design and creation; from 2D to 3D realisation. Her most recent role covered the design, development, sampling and production at a tannery in Somerset, re-branding a luxury leather goods brand. She has a broad and in depth knowledge of the leather industry and enjoys sharing this as a tutor on LCF BA (HONS) CORDWAINERS FASHION BAGS AND ACCESSORIES course as well as the short courses at LCF. Georgie also continues to offer a bespoke bag making service, specialising in functional accessories for bicycles. http://handsoftym.com/
Read our interview with Georgie on our short course blog.
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