The inspiration of this collection has come from the
drawings I have made from two skeletal frogs, found in my garden at home.
From exploring the processes and qualities of metal, I have
developed the idea of wearing an aspect of a frog. The concept leads me to the
forming of brass metal sheets that can be fastened to clothing with a brooch
back.
In ‘The Croaked Collection” range there are three different
style collar clips:
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The product is
made for batch production, as the collar
clips are time consuming to make, but low in cost.
This concept I
would like to see developed into a mass produced product, as I feel there would
be slight alterations to create them and I believe many would sell in high
street outlets (such as River Island and Topshop).
However, if
they remained made in a small workshop, there would be the ‘unique selling
point’ of a limited edition in the same design. Also, I would like to make
private commissions for collar clip pieces.
The collection
could develop further by having different animal inspired pieces, and various
types of jewellery and accessory items.
The market of
these pieces are aimed at women, however I do not see why they cannot be unisex
items, as I feel the designs are neutral to all genders. Also, men do not have as
much variety on the market as do women with jewellery and accessories.
Finally, I see
potential in this idea and outcome – it is yet to be explored.
