Questionnaire
Katie Gillies :
1.
What was the inspiration behind your designs?
Minimalist
and Modern architecture inspires my work. In particular 20th Century architect
Mies van der Rohe with his theories of simplicity and clarity of design
influences my work. I mainly focus on the forms, ratios, proportions and
materials that are used within a building and its surrounding environment so
that I can experiment and create a combination of surface pattern and designs
which are aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
2.
What materials have been used?
Within these two fabric designs, it was simply a
couple of photographs of marble and granite surfaces that I had taken while
researching for my final major project. The fabric is silk organza.
3. Where can you see your work being sold?
My market
is aimed towards interior, industrial and architectural spaces. However fashion
wise, it would be a dream to sell or to work for a company such as Cos.
4.
How important is the right retail environment for your brand/image etc?
The
right retail environment is very important for my collection. I always aim for
a certain target market, thinking about how my designs would work within that
certain area of the market.
5.
Can you see yourself making other designs in the future?
Yes of course, this is ultimately what I want to do for living.
