Rachael Shui-Kay Yeung
North-west, United Kingdom
E-mail: rachaelyeungdesigns(at)gmail.com
About Me
After specialising in digital print in my current studies I looked to continue expanding my technical skills in Photoshop, and continue creating conceptual designs to create prints with depth. However after some research and career exploration and aimed to focus on textiles innovation and wearable technology, to pursue my interest in combining technology and textiles, and 3D printing. I am now currently working for a fashionable wearable tech start up MadeWithGlove, creating luxury heated gloves for women.
Languages
ENGLISH
CHINESE
Work/ Experience
Wearable Technology Assistant at Made With Glove Ltd
2016 March
Executive assistant at the fashionable wearable technology start up company. Aiding in admin work, market research and assisting at photoshoots. Responsible for the running of MadeWithGlove.co.uk and WTF - Wearable Technology Fashion blog, along with the marketing on social media platforms. Representing the brand at wearable tech and women in technology/digital events and conferences.
Internship at Made With Glove Ltd
2015 May
Gaining experience with working in a wearable technology industry, including the research and process of product prototyping, attending events and meetings, and general admin.
Parallax Art Fair
2014 October
Exhibited in Chelsea Town Hall, London for the annual Parallax Art Fair along with a selected 55 other arts and cratfs up and coming artists.
Fashioin Editor for The Ramblings Magazine
2014 June - Present
Writing for the fashion section and director of ecommerce.
Manchester School of Art Degree Show
2014 June
Produced and displayed two womens wear Spring Summer 2016 digital print collections along with two separate look books, art directed and styled by myself.
Tom Cody
2013 March
Studio visit to the New York head quarters, observing the work behind the scenes from the beginnings of design to the samples shown to clients and trade shows.
Gallery Invigilator at Bluecoat
2012 August - present
This voluntary role included invigilating all Bluecoat gallery spaces and leading an efficient and dedicated team to ensure the safety of all visitors and artwork.
Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
HAND STITCH
MACHINE EMBROIDERY
FELTING
BULK DYE
PATTERN CUTTING
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
MICROSOFT OFFICE
EFFICIENT IN BOTH WINDOWS AND MACINTOSH
FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENSE
ART DIRECTION
STYLING
TREND FORECASTING
LASER CUTTING
Achievements
WON FIRST PLACE IN RIVER ISLAND'S STYLE COMPETITION 2009.
TOOK PART IN MMU FUTURES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.
WON SECOND PLACE IN SWINTON'S UNIFORM DESIGN COMPETITION.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Manchester School of Art
2011 - 2014
BA (Hons) Textiles in Practice
I specialised in digital print for fashion fabrics, mostly for womenswear however, they can be interpreted and adapted for stationery collections, fashion accessories or soft furnishing and interior designs. I take inspiration from natural forms and manipulate drawing with different media in Photoshop to create my designs. However, I have recently been incorporating technology to influence the process and looks of my designs. Such as using smartphone apps and taking inspiration from vintage computer games, to create a unique twist to my style of work. – 2:2
Dissertation topic: “A Comparison of How the Theme of Death in Art Has Effected Western Society in the Early 16th Century to Now”. – Pass.
Liverpool Community College Arts Centre
2010 - 2011
BTEC Foundation in Art and Design
Explored a range of skills including life drawing, typography, fashion, and interactive art, before finally specialising in surface print influenced by nature with an emphasis on materials and texture. - Merit.
St.Hilda's C of E High School
2010 - 2003
Advance Levels in Psychology, Fine Art, and Textiles - All Pass C being the highest grade awarded.
General Certificate of Secondary Education in 11 subjects - All Pass B being the highest grade awarded.