academia | Design

I am creating an accessible collection of some of the academic work I have been conducting recently from my time at the University of Hull. I find it all incredibly interesting and am always happy to discuss any of this research further through my social media links or through my contact page.

eirlyswiggett

Apr 29, 2020
10 min

Costume designers have a need to create sustainable designs in order to slow down climate change

An evaluation of how costume designers can borrow from sustainable fashion designs to become environmentally conscious theatre makers....

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eirlyswiggett

Apr 27, 2020
6 min

A review on Fashion and Body in Motion: Stage, Dance and Performance, Gabriele Mentges

I will be reviewing Fashion and Body in Motion: Stage, Dance, and Performance by Gabriele Mentges. This chapter is part of a new peer...

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eirlyswiggett

Mar 30, 2020
12 min

‘Costume contributes significantly to the construction of heterotopias within the act of theatrical

The notion of space is a topic that has brought about a variety of academic intrigue throughout history. From philosophers to poets, such...

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eirlyswiggett

Mar 23, 2020
23 min

Costume as a language: what strategies can designers use in order to translate a meaning in costume?

Below is a copy of my undergrad dissertation. It's quite long but if anyone is interested, feel free to read! Costume is often studied...

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eirlyswiggett

Mar 11, 2020
8 min

An academic reflection on Red Riding Hood

The extent of the costumiers craft means that experiential learning, or ‘learning through reflection on doing’ (Felicia, 2011) is...

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