Donna - Fashion design tutor - Glasgow
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Donna - Fashion design tutor - Glasgow

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Donna

  • Rate RM137
  • Response 1h
  • Students

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Donna - Fashion design tutor - Glasgow
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RM137/h

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  • Fashion Design

Highly skilled Fashion Product Developer with 15 years’ experience working in the fashion industry across all genders. Teaching fashion & textiles skills online. All levels welcome.

  • Fashion Design

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About Donna

I am a highly skilled Product Developer with 15 years’ experience working in the fashion industry across all genders, men's, ladies' and kids' wear. I have worked with various retailers throughout the years with some of the best known being Sports Direct and Primark.

I love the fashion industry and want to use my knowledge to help others progress and flourish. Whether that be with coursework or portfolio prep for an education/industry interview, I can help.

I also have experience in mentoring university students and am available for coaching/mentoring anyone who is currently job hunting within the industry.

•I have a degree in Textile Design (Fashion, Interiors and Art).
•I have worked in various fashion roles over the last 15 years including Product Development for suppliers working for various high street retailers such as Sports Direct and Primark.
•I have been offering mentor support to Manchester Met Uni fashion students since 2024.

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About the lesson

  • All levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

•Lessons are aimed at anyone who is interested in further study or work within the fashion & textile industry.
•All levels welcome - lessons can be tailored to meet the students' current needs.
•Each class will last 1 hour in length.
•Support and guidance will be given on how to complete coursework or portfolio preparation.
•Additional support for interview prep and job applications can also be provided.

Students can expect guidance in areas such as:
• Design development and concept building.
• Portfolio creation for university or industry.
• Understanding the fashion industry and building a career path.
• Job hunting and interview preparation.

Students will provided with detailed notes after each session which will allow them to complete work based on our lesson.

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Rates

Rate

  • RM137

Pack rates

  • 5h: RM656
  • 10h: RM1203

free lessons

This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.

  • 30mins

online

  • RM137/h

Details

All sessions are delivered online.

For anyone looking for an in person tutor within the Glasgow area, please get in touch regarding your needs and we can discuss further options.

Learn more about Donna

Learn more about Donna

  • When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?

    Since I was little, I only ever wanted to be a Fashion Designer. After studying and starting to work in the fashion industry, I found my footing as a Product Developer and loved the split between being creative and being involved in the business side of the industry.
    I have always dabbled in volunteering and enjoy teaching fashion and textiles which brought me to the Superprof site.
  • Which artists or works affect you the most?

    I don't have favourite designers or artists. With fashion it's important to understand the customer and retailers you are working with and make sure you fully understand them and their competitors. Instead of having favourite brands to refer back to, I prefer to keep up to date with current trends and techniques.
  • What are the qualities and skill required to succeed in this area?

    The fashion industry is very demanding and not always as glamorous as it is perceived. It is really important to work hard and be determined to ensure that you succeed in the industry.
    Being creative and looking at the world with a design eye is also beneficial when working on design briefs.
  • What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

    You have to be fully invested in creative projects to succeed. If you are not enjoying what you do then it will be obvious in your work. All I ask for is effort. If you are doing your best and I can see that you are doing your best, then that is good enough. Effort and enjoyment in the brief you are working on will lead to great results.
  • How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

    I love the fashion industry. It doesn't matter to me if I am in industry working for a retailer or working with a student on a design brief, I get the same excitement from the creative process and working on what could be. Watching an idea become a collection of garments and seeing the connections come to life is a great joy. I love working with students and teaching them about this process, it's great to see them make the connections and produce items that represent their ideas.
  • What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

    For me the greatest achievement is being able to work in the fashion industry for the length of time that I have. It isn't an easy industry to be a part of so I am really proud to be doing a job that I dreamed of since a child.
  • Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

    I wouldn't say a student has surprised me, I always stay open to everyone being different and I have no idea what they are bringing with them until we get started. What I love though is the excitement that comes from students as they start to understand the process and the work that they can create. I really enjoy the light bulb moments they get when we discuss ideas.
  • 8) Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

    I know what it's like to struggle in education and because of that, I make sure that my students leave understanding what we have worked on for each lesson. If they don't, I want to fix that and work on ways to make all information clearer. My only secret is to be patient and relatable. I want my students to succeed.
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