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vaishnavi chitrapu

@vaishnavichitrapu

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Creative and sustainability-focused textile designer with innovative expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster creativity and sustainability, where I can contribute to innovative textile solutions and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

I am a creative and sustainability-focused textile designer with a passion for crafting innovative and therapeutic textiles. My expertise lies in merging traditional practices, such as natural dyeing and weaving, with cutting-edge digital tools to create impactful designs that align with circular economy principles. I am dedicated to material research and problem-solving, aiming to contribute to future-focused textile innovations that balance aesthetics and sustainability.

My educational background includes a Master of Arts in Textile Design from the University of the Arts London, where I specialized in material innovation and circular design. I have actively participated in sustainability-focused initiatives, leading collaborative projects that promote zero-waste practices and eco-conscious innovations. My master's project, Healing Fabrics, involved developing therapeutic textiles using Ayurvedic principles, showcasing my commitment to sustainable design.

In my professional experience as a Junior Textile Designer at On Sight, I created eco-friendly collections that received positive client feedback. I also worked as a Digitiser at TRI3D, where I enhanced client design processes with digital draping solutions, significantly reducing waste in production cycles. My journey in textile design is driven by a desire to create meaningful and sustainable solutions that empower communities and preserve cultural heritage.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Textile Designer

Ocean Exim India Pvt.Ltd

Apr 2022 - Nov 2022 (7 months)

Worked as part of the design team to create innovative textile solutions, focusing on sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Designed eco-friendly collections, including recycled canvas bags and watercolor printed quilts, which earned positive client feedback. Developed embroidery tech packs and repurposed surplus materials for zero-waste bedding product.

Zero Waste Design Sustainable Fabrics Home Textiles Textile Manufacturing Product Development Recycling Materials

Digitiser

TRI3D

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Enhanced client design processes with digital draping solutions using proprietary software. Created 3D garment visualizations for improved design accuracy and presentations.

3D Visualization Digital Draping Design Accuracy Presentation Skills

Textile Design Intern

Padukas

Jul 2019 - Jul 2019 (0 months)

Developed eco-prints using locally sourced plants to promote sustainable practices. Empowered rural women by providing training in traditional weaving, eco-printing, and block printing techniques.

Eco Printing Sustainability Traditional Weaving Block Printing Artisan Training Textile Techniques Sourcing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Arts London

Master of Arts, Textile Design

Activities and societies: Active member of sustainability-focused initiatives, leading collaborative projects to promote zero- waste practices and eco-conscious innovations. Collaborated with peers and industry experts on projects addressing sustainable supply chains and ethical material sourcing. Master's Project: Healing Fabrics – Developed therapeutic textiles using Ayurvedic principles.

Specialised in material innovation, circular design, and Ayurvastra principles for sustainable textiles. Active member of sustainability-focused initiatives, leading collaborative projects to promote zero- waste practices and eco-conscious innovations. Collaborated with peers and industry experts on projects addressing sustainable supply chains and ethical material sourcing.