Porsha Webb
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About
Artist Statement: Porsha Webb
A special gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. I was gifted with the ability to use my hands to sketch images to develop printed fabric. After pursuing a career in the fashion industry, I knew I needed to continue my career creating screen printed and digitally printed fabrics. Each fabric design begins with elements created by my hands including drawing, resist dying, and marbleizing. Working with different computer software, I create unique variations of repeat patterns and motifs. When designing prints for fabric, my inspiration comes from landscapes, my emotions, morphing objects to combine with the latest fashion trends. I draw inspiration from fashion icons such as Betsey Johnson and textile designer Alexander Henry who both utilize inspirational fabric designs to create wearable garments. I strive to have modern and chic prints for a variety of fabrics that can complement a wardrobe or home. -
Education
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Master of Studio Arts FiberEastern Michigan University2015 - 2017
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Fashion DesignInternational Academy of Design and Technology2008
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Experience
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Assistant Graphic DesignerPsycho BunnyNew York, NYJul 2022 - Present (2 years 5 months)Assist with CAD development for polo collars tipping & trims. Recoloring graphics logos and artwork using Pantone Connect. Assist with tech pack and communicated to vender’s for polo’s, accessories, socks, & graphic tee’s. Researching trends and colors for upcoming season. Created color palette swatches and symbols in Illustrator for the design team to use in upcoming seasons. Collaborated with senior designers on mood boards.
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SpoonflowerDurham, NCJan 2015 - Present (9 years 11 months)Can compose a hand sketch illustration, resist dying methods, and marbleizing techniques to create a digital fabrication patterns. Proficient with designing and editing variations of arrangements on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Have created repeat patterns such as: half-drop, brick repeat, straight repeat, and random repeat. Experience with forming texture, floral, ethnic, geometric, and conversational motifs.
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Garment Construction AssistantMichigan Fashion ProtoLansing, MIJul 2013 - Apr 2014 (9 months)Michigan Fashion Proto production company specializes in several kinds of short run.
Responsibility include:
Cut patterns for samples and short runs.
Single needle stitched seams.
Insuring care and brand labels on to garments.
Using a 4 thread machine for surging side seams.
Assist with hand stitching final closing.
Hard pressing seam allowances such as cuffs, necklines, inner seam front bodies/back bodies, arm holes, and hems.
Over viewing quality check during final steaming and packaging process. -
Assistant Design InternshipBetsey Johnson CorporationNew York, NYMar 2009 - Jul 2009 (4 months)Assisted with knits, drawing and editing flats, importing graphic design images on garments, measuring garments for spec sheets. Created garment pattern layouts. Supported with showroom fittings. Helped organize, file technical packages, and sample pieces. Imported information on Excel spread sheets that included: flats, style numbers, seasons, fabric content, the sample creator, order and release dates. Assist with sewing labels on garments and finishing/dying sample pieces for the senior Designers. Help the visual merchandising with creating new floor plans & visual booklets for 68 stores.
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Design InternshipMarlaina Stone Couture JewelryRoyal Oak, MIMay 2008 - Sep 2008 (4 months)Designing and creating new pieces for Marlaina Stone accessory line as well as graphic designing. Developed marketing materials, such as flyers and brochures to promote accessory line. Assist with research and outreach marketing for potential buyers.
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Awards
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Collaborated with Psycho Bunny Design Team & Houghton Jones Neighborhood Association for the Juneteenth T-shirt Donation Project (2022)
Designed professional boxing uniforms shown on Showtime. (2015-2021)
MA Thesis Exhibition “Drawn to fabric” Ford Gallery. Ypsilanti, MI.
Selected to attended ITMA Showroom Industry tour in North Carolina (02/2015)
Study Abroad to London and Paris (02/2015)
Group show “Mark of the Hand” EMU: Fibers. Plymouth, MI.
Became a lead coordinator and given design projects independent of other internists after a just a short time under Betsey Johnson.
2nd Place Award in Sportswear and Redline design out of 40 designers at the 2008 Dream 4 Fashion Show in Detroit, MI -
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Betsey Johnson
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@PorshaWebb, member since 2013
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