Evaluation

During the research process of the Elizabethan era, I noted elements that intrigued and inspired me the most to bring forward into my designs. When it came to incorporating these elements onto contemporary hairstyle images, I developed a very different insight into the design process and I adopted a different thought process when it comes to gathering inspiration and creating designs.

All of the designs I created, I went on to trial in order to assess their feasibility. Trialling each design also gave me an insight into how long they took to create, the technical ability involved and whether they best fit the brief, giving a perfect balance of Elizabethan and contemporary. All of these elements helped me decide on my final design, also taking into account the fact that this design would be carried out by my partner, therefore I would have to provide thorough instructions on how to create the style. Also, it was during the practise process that I got to make slight adjustments and arrange advanced preparations to save time.

The technical sessions were immensely helpful and meant I could expand my designs to include new techniques that could provide texture, shape and volume. I do however feel I could have improved my designs by increasing my creativity and exploring the use of different materials in my hair designs.

When it came to interpreting my partner’s design, I initially thought it would be difficult. However, being able to practise the style and discuss it with my partner and teachers gave me much more confidence.