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Jewelry Design provides a guide to the design process and jewelry design best practice. It is an inspiring and informative tool for getting started in this field of study. The book explores how to find inspiration and collate research; how to assess historical references and trends and translate the...

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Main Author: Galton, Elizabeth (Jewellery designer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lausanne ; AVA Publishing ; c2012.
Series:Basics fashion design ; 10.
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Summary:Jewelry Design provides a guide to the design process and jewelry design best practice. It is an inspiring and informative tool for getting started in this field of study. The book explores how to find inspiration and collate research; how to assess historical references and trends and translate them into contemporary designs. It explains how the design process evolves. It demonstrates that even on a small budget it is possible to carve out a niche in this exciting genre. Elizabeth Galton gives an insight into the working lives of jewelry designers. It covers the skills needed by an independent designer, such as dealing with customers, press and buyers, and marketing. It looks at brand designers, consultants and working as part of a design team. The book advises on the varied career paths available. Illustrated with images of outstanding jewelry and international designers, the book will appeal to undergraduates, recent professionals and jewelry enthusiasts.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN:9782940411948
2940411948