Keeping current, keeping busy

Hello my dear blog community!

It has been another exciting couple of months. This post is just a quick summary of some of the most exciting things I've been up to in the automotive, textile, and design worlds.

In addition to my pet care business, the past few months have presented me with opportunities for freelance and part time work within my discipline.

One of these opportunities includes creating conceptual artwork that an automotive textiles supplier plans to use as inspiration for new designs.

I have also been working with my former professor, Vita Plume. Vita is a Fibers and Surface Designer, and a world-renowned weaver. She recently recieved a grant from the North Carolina Art Council to produce a body of work. I have been assisting her as a weaving technician on the College of Design's TC-1 Hand-Jacquard loom.

Additionally, Vescom America has invited me to join their Product Design team. I will primarily be assisting the team with hands-on screenprinting. Vescom is a leading developer of interior products for the international market. This primarily includes vinyl and textile wall coverings. They offer sustainable, anti-microbial, and high fashion designs for all interior spaces. I start with Vescom and look forward to learning more about the company and product. Please check them out: http://www.vescom.com

Staying current and networking have been my keys to success. This month, I was able to do both by attending the Inter-Society Color Council annual meeting. The ISCC was founded in 1931 with the goal of advancing the knowledge of color as it relates to art, science, and industry. The council provides the unique opportunity to combine experts from each discipline. Far too often artist, scientists, industrial researchers, and academics do not get to interact. I find these relationships interesting and valuable, as presented in my thesis research. It is important that each area works with one another and can "speak the language" of each group.

To learn more about ISCC, check out: http://www.iscc.org/