Riz Smith

Fashion print design has been greatly influenced by the implementation of computers and advanced two dimensional design computer packages. This course aims to provide an introduction to these computer packages and design techniques. It will start with an introduction to the computer programs Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator on PC format. These will be taught in tandem, giving you an understanding of both programs' strengths. You will investigate possible themes and sources of inspiration which will be interpreted into a selection of possible print designs; finally you will produce a finished design in several colourways. This design will be applied to your choice of template - a coat, bag, or a complete outfit. You will leave the course with a CD of your print work and comprehensive notes.

Riz Smith is a British menswear designer, based in London. Commercially Riz has seen a successful career spanning from beachwear to smart casualwear. Experienced in evolving ideas from concept and managing the design process through to final production. Most importantly creating trend boards, commercial colour palettes, working to critical paths, creating technical drawings for factories and working with sales and marketing departments.