Ruth Duignan Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Limerick City

Limerick City

As the Assistant Lecturer for Fashion Design in First Year In semester 1 I: - Formed part of a tutorial team with direct responsibility for 40 students. In this role, I gave advice and direction where relevant to support each students Studio Practice.- Devised and delivered lectures on the topic of Textiles and Form, 3D Studies and Sustainable Design to.

County Kilkenny, Ireland

I was responsible for three projects in this role, namely: - International Trade Fund: This project provided financial support to design companies who wish to participate in trade events outside Ireland- Global Irish Design Challenge: I was responsible for planning and co-ordinating the exhibition, seminar and complimenting education and outreach.

Kilkenny

I provided administrative support to the Innovation Team, responsible for the continued development of craft enterprises through the provision of training and supports. While in this role I:- Developed a data entry procedure for DCCoI and the organisations Sage CRM system. In conjunction with Sage I developed and implemented formalised training and.

County Kilkenny, Ireland

The Market Development team at DCCoI identifies and develops new markets for Irish Craft and Design. This position involved delivering multiple projects in liaison with project managers, craftspeople, galleries and retailers. Notably I: - Facilitated and supported projects such as London Design Festival, National Crafts & Design Fair, PORTFOLIO, Creative.

Paris Area, France

The successful completion of my AIB Business Development Award mentoring program provided me with the opportunity to develop my international relationships by completing a residency with the fashion design label Sharon Wauchob. While there I assisted in the completion of their A/W 2012 prêt a porter collection. This involved: - Working with the design team.

Ireland

After college I set up my own label with the support of AIB’s student development award. I produced 3 complete collections under my own label. This involved: The setting up and running of my own studio - Managing my own time and working on my own initiative to get each days tasks done- Researching, designing, sourcing materials, drafting patterns.

Tokyo, Japan

I spent 5 months working and living in Tokyo, Japan where I arranged a work placement with the menswear design label Aptform. While there I assisted in the completion of their collection. This involved: - Producing patterns, toiles and samples- Design work- Working on side collection: The Leather Project - Selecting, organising and maintaining fabrics.

Dublin Ireland

- Active in setting up and maintaining displays - Following and, when needed, adapting visual merchandising directives- Assisted customers while shopping and helping to maintain the store

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Business Management, First Class Honours

I undertook this course because I recognised that the business and management expertise provided would complement my existing creative.

B.A. Fashion Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, 2.1 Honours Degree

Activities and Societies: Class Representative First YearFinal Year Collection: “Nothing in their pockets but their hands.” This clothing.