Welcome to SK Design Consultancy
Handbag design specialized in sustainable materials
Design Services
From initial design concepts to production
Design
process
Every project is unique and every client/brand has different ideas, values, brand aesthetics etc so there is no fixed formula.
Projects can be single handbags or complete handbag ranges for a specific season.
I'm also working with material innovators to design handbags to showcase their materials.
I create unique and distinct designs that perfectly embody the essence of the brand and the vision of my client.
I provide all design stages from initial design concepts (incorporating trend forecasting if required)
drawn by hand or directly in Adobe Illustrator to the finalised technical spec packs for the handbag manufacturer (including measurements, construction details, materials etc). Designing branded hardware (including technical spec sheets for the hardware supplier).
Due to my extensive experience with various materials I am able to work with their innate properties to achive the desired construction.
I’m guiding and advising clients finding the most suitable manufacturer for sampling and production depending on price point, preferred location, level of craftsmanship and ethical requirements
Materials
Leather
Plant-based leather alternatives
traditional genuine leather, preferrably vegetable or
mineral tanned or recycled leather
all bio-based leather alternatives (such as apple leather, pineapple leather, Desserto cactus leather etc)
preferrably plastic/pu-free materials like Mirum
Natural fibres
Polyesters/
Nylons
preferrably organic/regenerative cotton, recycled cotton, hemp, jute, Bananatex etc
GRS certified recycled polyester/nylon, preferrably closed loop materials such as Econyl and next-gen petroleum-free bio-based materials
About me
I’m a London based Freelance Handbag Designer and Consultant with over 20 years work experience in the handbag industry. I work with established national and international brands, start-ups and private clients across all levels from lower-mid to luxury level specialising in sustainable materials.
Materials I work with include leather, pu, plant-based leather alternatives (various fruit and cactus leathers) as well as plastic-free next gen leather alternatives such as Mirum and many more, natural fibres and close-loop recycled materials.
I help clients from initial design concepts all the way through to the sampling and production process.
I’m working closely with handbag manufacturers in Italy, UK, USA, China and India and I’m well connected to material suppliers across the world.
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