BA (Hons) Fashion Accessory Design 2017 lookbook FashionAccesssory_Small | Page 2

INTRODUCTION The BA (Hons) Fashion Accessory Design course at Ravensbourne is a materials, technology and future driven programme, offering a unique alternative to common accessory design courses. Our students are given the opportunity to explore and expand current perceptions of fashion accessory design through industry-led and practice-based projects. The 2017 graduates combine conceptual creativity and commercial awareness with traditional making techniques and innovative digital prototyping technologies. This cohort have embraced emerging manufacturing methods including 3D printing, implementing this technology to produce bags, eyewear, jewellery and footwear. Their work represents the cutting edge of this diverse field of design. Ravensbourne graduates are equipped with a wide set of skills preparing them for industry, from creative research and concept development, market research and entrepreneurship, through to materials sourcing, technical CAD development and production. Fashion Accessories is a growing and vibrant market representing a rich opportunity for our graduates now, and in the future.