Becoming a Fashion Designer
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Lisa J. Springsteel
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 66.8 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 322
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Becoming a Fashion Designer
Becoming a Fashion Designer is a practical digital guide by Lisa J. Springsteel. This PDF edition is available for instant download and covers the full journey from fashion education to professional success.
The book was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2013. It is written for students, graduates, and career changers who want clear guidance on entering the fashion industry.
Book Overview
Becoming a Fashion Designer combines career advice with insider knowledge of the fashion world. It walks readers through six main areas: understanding the profession, choosing an education path, entering the job market, learning the design process, launching a collection, and navigating strategic industry trends.
Along the way, the book includes a foreword by fashion designer Nanette Lepore and a rich appendix of professional organizations and resources.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A clear introduction to fashion design, including what designers do and the history of the field.
- Guidance on choosing a collegiate program, internships, studying abroad, and continuing education.
- Job market strategies for personal branding, portfolio development, résumés, networking, interviews, and salary negotiation.
- An inside look at the fashion design process, from concept development and patternmaking to sample creation and final hand-off.
- A practical guide to launching your own collection, covering business plans, brand definition, design protection, accounting, hiring, and marketing.
- Strategic industry trends such as outsourcing, globalization, and corporate social responsibility.
- Professional resources, fashion magazines, and interviews with fashion industry figures.
Why This Book Matters
This book treats fashion design as both a creative practice and a business. It draws on the experiences of designers and includes practical tools for every stage of a fashion career.
Because it covers education, employment, entrepreneurship, and industry trends in one volume, it is a valuable reference for anyone serious about becoming a fashion designer.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 66.8 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 322 |
| Author | Lisa J. Springsteel |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| Imprint Location | Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Copyright | Copyright © 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-118-14382-7 |
| Ebook ISBNs | 978-1-118-41916-8; 978-1-118-42098-0; 978-1-118-43373-7; 978-1-118-48701-3; 978-1-118-48703-7 |
| LCCN | 2012026251 |
| Dewey Decimal | 746.9’2023 |
| Front Cover Illustration | Izak Zenou |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping, and no physical copy will be sent.
Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices.
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Access is available immediately after purchase through instant download.
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The book is a PDF and can be opened with common PDF readers, Kindle apps, tablets, and smartphones.
Download Becoming a Fashion Designer today and take the next step toward a creative career in fashion.
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