hey,
I'm Slávka!
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Textile designer
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based in Borås, Sweden
I'm an enthusiastic and creative being, always ready for new adventures. As a designer, I always try to keep playful and curious approach when creating. In my work I very much enjoy making things with my hands and I’m always up for a new fun project!
My love for textiles started in my childhood. At first, watching my mom making handmade clothes for me and my sister, and later, getting my first sewing machine which allowed me to play with fabrics and alter my own clothes. After my fashion design studies in Copenhagen, Denmark, and two design internships, I felt empowered by all the knowledge but I still craved a deeper understanding of textiles and finding more practical solutions to underlying issues of the textile industry connected to sustainability.
At the moment I'm studying textile design at The Swedish School of Textiles in Borås, Sweden, where I work on many different projects: dyeing & printing, pattern making, weaving, knitting; as well as exploring colours, textures and textiles' possibilities in both artistic and commercial ways.
Besides dedicating my time to textile design I am also passionate about art, graphic & web design, travelling, learning languages, analog photography, feminism, yoga and plants.
Welcome to my portfolio and let's keep in touch!
education
2019 - 2022 BA Textile Design
The Swedish School of Textiles
University of Borås
- Borås, Sweden
2015 - 2017 Sustainable Fashion
KEA, Københavns Erhvervsakademi
- Copenhagen, Denmark
2008 - 2011 BA History of Religions
University of Presoviensis
- Slovakia
work experience
2018 - 2019 Junior Knitwear Designer & Stylist
Imarit
- Copenhagen, Denmark
2014 - 2018 Store Manager
Copenhagen Souvenir & Design
- CPH Airport, Kastrup, Denmark
2016 - 2017 Fashion & Lifestyle Designer
Kara Weaves
- Cochin, Kerala, India
skills
textile printing techniques
surface pattern design
knitting technology
sewing
color theory
concept development
branding & marketing
qualifications
Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Graphic & web design
SEO
languages
Slovak & Czech
English
Spanish
Danish
Swedish
native
fluent
intermediate
intermediate
beginner
testimonials
Working with Slávka has been such an incredible experience. She has exceptional vision and creativity that really made my brand come to life through her design work on my website. She is so professional and really understood what I wanted to portray. My clients always compliment my website. I feel so blessed to have worked with such a talent. Thank you!
Branding & web design for Natalie Casey
Working with Slávka was a true pleasure and really easy! I was looking for someone to help me finalise some important projects and was really happy to find that Slávka approached the task at hand not only in a professional and speedy manner but also brought in her own creative contribution. Really happy how the project turned out and would always work with her again.
VA & web design for Elena Lixandru
- Miss Carpatica & Motolingu Programs
Slávka did my wonderful wedding dress. She was great at understanding my dream and putting it onto fabric. Together we chose the materials and most flattering shape. The whole process was magical, and each time we did a fitting it was like a warm hug. I ended up having an extremely happy wedding day with a unique dress made according to my needs. I can highly recommend her work as a high quality, thoughtful and fast process.
Joana Cachapa
