Helen Wilde
MA work
MA work
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Renaissance Shoe, Helen Wilde
Vegetan leather, cotton organza, black walnut
My work is an exploration of what footwear needs to be, with the possibilities of what it can be. Inspiration comes from the combination of nature (both processes and resulting objects) with speculative ideas about the future.
I love the process of design and making, from taking the initial concept and translating it into collections that are mindful of values of commerciality, to the need for the footwear to be worn and very much loved by the wearer. I'd ideally like to work with people whose personal culture reflects an appreciation for both continued learning and challenge through design.
Info
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Fashion Womenswear, 2008
Specialism
Footwear
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Contact
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07940 931220
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My work is an exploration of what footwear needs to be, with the possibilities of what it can be. Inspiration comes from the combination of nature (both processes and resulting objects) with speculative ideas about the future.
I love the process of design and making, from taking the initial concept and translating it into collections that are mindful of values of commerciality, to the need for the footwear to be worn and very much loved by the wearer. I'd ideally like to work with people whose personal culture reflects an appreciation for both continued learning and challenge through design.
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Degrees
- BA (Hons) Design for Communication Media: Illustration, Manchester Metropolitan University, 1993
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Experience
- Design Assistant, Paul Seville, London, 2004; Design Assistant, Mootich, London, 2005
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Awards
- Winner, Award for Innovation: Collaboration Project with Industrial Design Engineers, RCA Selected Works, 2007; Winner, Mobility Choice Award for Urban Mobility, Helen Hamlyn Design for Future Selves, 2007; Joint Winner, Footwear Design, Manolo Blahnik Renaissance Project, 2007