About Me
I'm a textile designer, surface designer and illustrator with more than 10 years of experience in the New York fashion industry.
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My career began with fine art training in oil, watercolor and graphite painting. Later, I studied applied textiles and weaving followed by masters degree in fashion design.
I am originally from Bulgaria, a country rich in culture and arts. Textiles have been a key feature of our national identity and history, which played a major role in my creative development. This experience has influenced my career to the extent that I primarily focus on creating original artwork for clients.
Since moving to New York, I have worked with clients in a variety of categories including women’s, children's, intimates, sleepwear, active, swim, home, accessories and footwear.
With my experience in patternmaking and fashion design, I have a unique ability to conceptualize how prints actually work on garments. Because of this, I am able to work directly with technical designers and patternmakers to create placed or engineered prints.
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I am highly effective at working with clients to translate their vision into reality.
Services
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Original, hand-painted, in repeat, production-ready textiles and print design
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Graphics and surface design
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Digitize or repaint vintage or existing artwork
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Production packet with repeats, color separation and multiple color ways
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Inspiration board and color concepting
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Trend research
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Brand management including logo design, packaging and marketing collateral
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Applied textile design and weaving
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Product development from concept to sample approval
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Engaging with factories including sourcing
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Retail store creative design including illustration supporting merchandising team
Education
MFA Fashion Design, Academy of Art University
BFA Textile Design, Varna Free University