1. Art deco – Shapes, colours, patterns.
What would a designer research to get ideas and inspiration for a sustainable Art Deco style bag?
Art deco – Shapes, colours, patterns.
Bags – Popular shapes, size, styles, handles, materials used, prices, fastenings, pockets, what needs to be carried, possible production methods
Sustainability – Sustainable materials, sustainable design, recycling, reducing.

2. Where would a designer look to find the information required to design the bag.
Primary research
Ask intended users from the target market –survey, focus group
Shops- bags currently available (comparative shop)
Museums and Galleries
Architecture
Secondary research
Internet
Library
Media such as film and tv programs inspired by the era.

3. Art Deco designs and products for inspiration
Art deco – Shapes, colours, patterns.

7. Art Deco style How would you describe Art Deco style products?
What shapes and motifs characterise Art Deco?
What sort of colours are used for Art Deco products?

8. Draw out 2 shapes associated with Art Deco

9. Art Deco style bags

11. Interesting bag designs for inspiration
Shape

17. Design 4 Art Deco themed bags

18. What features are inside a bag?
Pockets
Zipped pockets
Compartments
How does the designer know what sort of pockets and compartments to make?
How do they find out what will go in the bag?
How do they know what size to make the pockets?

20. Handles
What does a designer need to consider when designing handles for their bag? Are the handles part of the actual design or an add on? How many handles? No handles? A mix of both? How long should the handles be? Should they be adjustable? Are they part of the bag or detachable? What material are they made of? How strong does the bag need to be and will this effect the choice of handles? What components are needed for the handles?

22. What does a bag need to do?
Carry things – strong
Protect things – Waterproof, padded, hardwearing, durable fabric.
Light enough to carry easily
Keep it’s shape – non stretch
Look good – fashionable, fit the theme
Be sustainable

23. Materials used to make bags
Which fabrics meet these specification points?
Woven fabrics – Non stretch, hardwearing
Fibres
Cotton
Linen
Silk
Polyester
Nylon
Which fabrics are suitable for the bag?
Hardwearing fabrics – Cotton Drill, Ripstop nylon, plain weave linen.
Decorative – Satin, velvet, lace.
Strong and decorative – Brocade, Tweed, Denim

24. Components used on bags
Buttons
Zips
Magnetic clasps
Heavyweight interfacing for stiffening sides.
Thread
Press studs
Lace trim
Beads
Sequins
Chain
Velcro
Fringing
Bias Binding

25. How to make the bag a sustainable design/product
Avoid using materials that damage the environment e.g. some dyes and bleach etc... Chemicals are used in many aspects of production e.g. fertilizers are used when cotton is grown
Reduce the amount of fabric and components used and wasted. (Good design, planning and quality control)
Use recycled materials and components
Use fabrics that are biodegradable – cotton, linen, silk, wool
Use fabrics that are sustainable - cotton, linen, silk, wool
Reduce packaging
Reduce how far you transport the materials and finished product – reduce pollution, reduce use of oil and petrol.

26. Read the question carefully and do exactly what it asks.
In the exam:
Read the question carefully and do exactly what it asks.
First two designs:
Make sure you have two exciting ideas for an Art Deco bag. Dull ideas = low marks
Line drawings only for the first two small designs, do them quickly but neatly.
Annotate your designs with fabric types, components , decoration techniques and how you will make it a sustainable design.
Be able to explain why your best design will appeal to your target market and how it meets the brief.
Exam paper

27. In the main design section:
Look at the list of what marks are given for and make sure you include something for each point.
Bring a set of colouring pencils to the exam.
Practise colouring in neatly with shading and colour blending.
Do an exploded section to show detail
Show front, back and inside of bag on main design
Annotate your designs with fabric types, components , decoration techniques, and how you will make it a sustainable design.
Use all the available space.
If you can’t draw something explain it in the annotations.