Lottie Woods's guest appearances

Lottie Woods

The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

Start Scale Succeed

Lucy Werner

Jason Nelson

Catherine Erdly

Heather Williams

Sara Collins

Lisa Johnson

Martin Clarke

Caro Gomez

Lauretta Roberts

Jane Hamill

Katie Towle

Lucy Hitchcock

Elizabeth Stiles

Charlotte Jacklin

Sharmadean Reid

OwlTail

Fashion Designer and Creative Consultant Lottie Woods joins Nicole on this week’s Start Scale Succeed to discuss what to ask a designer when deciding which designer to work with. What a designer will need from you.  Find out about the most common mistakes people make when starting out. How to be sustainable in your design process and thinking about sustainability throughout the whole process and at the end of a garment's life.    KEY TAKEAWAYS  When you’re thinking of starting a clothing brand, you should have your brand vision ready before speaking to a designer. If you can bring inspiration images, some sketches, and an idea on the size of lines and shapes, you will have a headstart on the design process.  Keep in mind that different designers have different specialities, for example someone who already has experience designing swimwear will be a better fit if that’s your brand.  Always bring any ideas back to the original vision. A good designer will keep working with you to do that to keep it on brand.  One of the biggest mistakes you can make is working without a tech pack. It is an initial investment but if you cut corners early on then it can lead to problems later on in the design process.  Another mistake people make is not to plan in advance as much as possible. People can rush into things to hit a certain season, rather than waiting a year and really putting the time into the design and planning phase.  Sustainability should be built into the design of the clothing. A good quality product will be kept for longer and is more likely to be handed down or donated to charity shops.     BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s important to know that you can get along with your designer’  ‘You’d be amazed how the most simple sketch can be helpful’ ‘The most sustainable product is a well designed quality product’    VALUABLE RESOURCES  www.thebuyerandretailcoach.comwww.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoachwww.lottiewoodsdesign.com   ABOUT THE HOST Buying &amp; retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&amp;S, Debenhams and Asda, sourcing &amp; developing products from all over the world, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit, adding over £40 million in incremental business to the bottom line.  Nicole now uses that experience and works as a consultant and coach for entrepreneurs and small to medium sized business owners, helping them start and scale their product businesses as The Buyer And Retail Coach (TM)  Join the Start Scale Succeed waitlist. How to start &amp; scale a product business. A 12 Week programme:  thebuyerandretailcoach.com/startscalesucceedwaitlist   CONTACT METHOD  Website http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.comIG https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk Email nicole@thebuyerandretailcoach.com Newsletter https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/Book a call with me https://thebuyerandretailcoachltd.as.me/discoverycallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fashion Designer and Creative Consultant Lottie Woods joins Nicole on this week’s Start Scale Succeed to discuss what to ask a designer when deciding which designer to work with. What a designer will need from you.  Find out about the most common mistakes people make when starting out. How to be sustainable in your design process and thinking about sustainability throughout the whole process and at the end of a garment's life.  KEY TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>When you’re thinking of starting a clothing brand, you should have your brand vision ready before speaking to a designer. If you can bring inspiration images, some sketches, and an idea on the size of lines and shapes, you will have a headstart on the design process. </li> <li>Keep in mind that different designers have different specialities, for example someone who already has experience designing swimwear will be a better fit if that’s your brand. </li> <li>Always bring any ideas back to the original vision. A good designer will keep working with you to do that to keep it on brand. </li> <li>One of the biggest mistakes you can make is working without a tech pack. It is an initial investment but if you cut corners early on then it can lead to problems later on in the design process. </li> <li>Another mistake people make is not to plan in advance as much as possible. People can rush into things to hit a certain season, rather than waiting a year and really putting the time into the design and planning phase. </li> <li>Sustainability should be built into the design of the clothing. A good quality product will be kept for longer and is more likely to be handed down or donated to charity shops. </li> </ul> BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s important to know that you can get along with your designer’  ‘You’d be amazed how the most simple sketch can be helpful’ ‘The most sustainable product is a well designed quality product’  VALUABLE RESOURCES  <a href="http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach</a> <a href="https://www.lottiewoodsdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lottiewoodsdesign.com</a> ABOUT THE HOST Buying &amp; retail expert Nicole Higgins spent the last 18 years working for companies such as Primark, M&amp;S, Debenhams and Asda, sourcing &amp; developing products from all over the world, building strategies for blue chip businesses, and increasing bottom line sales and profit, adding over £40 million in incremental business to the bottom line.  Nicole now uses that experience and works as a consultant and coach for entrepreneurs and small to medium sized business owners, helping them start and scale their product businesses as The Buyer And Retail Coach (TM)  Join the Start Scale Succeed waitlist. How to start &amp; scale a product business. A 12 Week programme:  <a href="https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/startscalesucceedwaitlist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thebuyerandretailcoach.com/startscalesucceedwaitlist</a> CONTACT METHOD  Website <a href="http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com</a> IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/</a> LinkedIn <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk</a> Email <a href="mailto:nicole@thebuyerandretailcoach.com">nicole@thebuyerandretailcoach.com</a> Newsletter <a href="https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/</a> Book a call with me <a href="https://thebuyerandretailcoachltd.as.me/discoverycall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebuyerandretailcoachltd.as.me/discoverycall</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Episode 27 - How to be Sustainable in Your Design Process With Lottie Woods

After graduating from Nottingham Trent Uni in Fashion Design, she moved to London to pursue her career as a designer. After seven years of honing her craft and learning through working within well-respected suppliers, she felt ready to offer my skills as a freelancer. She’s designed multi-products and graphics for many commercial brands, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, George Asda, and Primark, to name a few. Now, she helps others bridge the gap between initial ideas to finalised garments. She’s always had a passion for designing with customers in mind. It is more than trends, it’s about problem solving, attention to detail and understanding how to create fit for purpose garments and of course with sustainability in mind.   In this episode we discuss :   Lottie’s passion for commercial products &amp; designing products people actually want to wear!   What a tech pack is (it’s also called a technical design pack or design spec)   How a tech pack can save you time and money!   Some funny stories about when tech packs have gone wrong in our careers!   Lottie’s new project she’s been working on with Sara Collins     links  You can keep in touch with Lottie via the links below: https://www.lottiewoodsdesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lottiewoodsdesign/   Lottie &amp; Sarah’s new course is now open for enrolment if you’d like to join, I know it will be amazing! https://www.sarahelencollins.com/services-2  listen You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode! contact me If you’d like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

After graduating from Nottingham Trent Uni in Fashion Design, she moved to London to pursue her career as a designer. After seven years of honing her craft and learning through working within well-respected suppliers, she felt ready to offer my skills as a freelancer. She’s designed multi-products and graphics for many commercial brands, Topshop, Miss Selfridge, George Asda, and Primark, to name a few. Now, she helps others bridge the gap between initial ideas to finalised garments. She’s always had a passion for designing with customers in mind. It is more than trends, it’s about problem solving, attention to detail and understanding how to create fit for purpose garments and of course with sustainability in mind. In this episode we discuss : <ul> <li> Lottie’s passion for commercial products &amp; designing products people actually want to wear! </li> <li> What a tech pack is (it’s also called a technical design pack or design spec) </li> <li> How a tech pack can save you time and money! </li> <li> Some funny stories about when tech packs have gone wrong in our careers! </li> <li> Lottie’s new project she’s been working on with Sara Collins </li> </ul> links You can keep in touch with Lottie via the links below: <a href="https://www.lottiewoodsdesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lottiewoodsdesign.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lottiewoodsdesign/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lottiewoodsdesign/</a> Lottie &amp; Sarah’s new course is now open for enrolment if you’d like to join, I know it will be amazing! <a href="https://www.sarahelencollins.com/services-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sarahelencollins.com/services-2</a> listen You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thefashionfeeds-podcast/id1456543176" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss an episode! contact me If you’d like to find out more about working together on your brand, <a href="https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/contact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>

047 - WTF Is A Tech Pack?! With Fashion Designer Lottie Woods