The subject of this thesis was to design an accessory collection for the Finnish clothing brand Arela. The collection is meant to be a part of an already existing Sunday collection, which Arela launched in fall 2016.
The aim was to design a collection, which fulfills the given criteria and goes hand in hand with the visual identity of Arela. This aim was also the research problem of my thesis. How to design a collection inside an already existing collection?
The research methods, that I used in my designing process were self-documenting, observing and benchmarking. I also conducted an e-mail interview, and data collection from written materials online, concerning the knitwear production chain.
This research informs the reader of what a designer must consider while designing knitwear products. This thesis gives a wide perception of cashmere wool, how does it behaves and what its qualities are. The entire thesis is outlined around Arela.
Final Thesis. Designing a Knitted Accessories Collection for Arela Ltd. Lakriima Machreich. Textile Design. 2017.
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