Basics Fashion Design 10: Jewellery Design

Elizabeth Galton is a celebrated British creative talent. Former Creative Director of Links of London, Elizabeth successfully modernized the brand's design. Elizabeth has consulted for many high-profile brands including Swarovski, Liberty and Harvey Nichols. She is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and visiting lecturer at the University of the Arts, the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. She was appointed an official ambassador for London Jewellery Week in 2011.

• Chapter 1: A Brief History of JewelleryThe origins of jewelleryJewellery through the agesInterview: Anne Kazuro-GuionnetProject: Researching referencesChapter 2: Jewellery StylesJewellery categoriesCatwalk jewelleryFine jewelleryFashion jewelleryInterview: Kate HillierInterview: Lara BohincEthical practiceCase study: Ethical designInterview: Stephen WebsterProject: The customerChapter 3: Essential ResearchSources of inspirationTrend forecastingCase study: Using trend researchResearch practicesCustomer researchInterview: Shaun LeaneProject: Creating a moodboardChapter 4: Design CreationThe designer's briefDesigning from your researchComputer-aided design (CAD)Case study: Head of designDesigning a balanced collectionInterview: Maeve GilliesProject: Planning and recording your workChapter 5: Design Development and RealizationThe development teamInterview: Theo FennellMaterials and sourcingPricing designsSamplingInterview: Kasia PiechockaProject: Design RealizationChapter 6: MarketingCreating a lookbookPortfolioPhotographing designsBrandingCommunicationsCase study: PR consultant and writerProject: Creating a lookbookChapter 7: A Career in JewelleryTrainingContemporary designerCase study: Brand designerDesign consultancyInterview: Erickson BeamonInterview: Nadja Swarovski

This book is a great resource for all recent jewelry design graduates and those wishing to break into the business and start a collection. Beautifully produced and with insightful, professional commentary, this book offers both encouragement and direction. I wish such a book existed when I was starting out!