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Design of Fashion Accessories

Code 16370
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 5
Workload PL(30H)/T(15H)
Scientific area Design de Moda
Entry requirements n/a
Learning outcomes To know the history of practices and theories of fashion accessories in order to get them think about the future. To understand the importance of fashion accessory importance in the branding context.To develop critical brands. To learn to structure a fashion accessories.
1. Be able to apply project methodologies, understanding all stages of the process in the context
of fashion accessories design projects associated with fashion brands.
2. Have the ability to assess the suitability of accessories in relation to the branding of fashion
corporations.
3. Be able to interpret market trends and effectively incorporate them into fashion accessory
design for a brand.
4. Establish a correlation between the rational and emotional processes of corporate clients and
consumers, using this understanding in the conception of new fashion accessories.
Syllabus 1. Definition of Fashion Accessories
1.1. The Importance of Accessories in a Fashion Brand
2. Brands and Accessories: Segment and Market
2.1 Case Studies: Fashion Accessories vs. Brand
3. Fashion Accessories Design for a Brand
3.1 Brand Interpretation and Its Importance
3.2 Project Suitability for the Brand and Its Market
3.3 Trend Studies
3.4 Concept Development
4. Materials
4.1 Processes
4.2 Techniques
4.3 Development
4.4 Project Communication
Main Bibliography Gerval, O. (2009). Studies in fashion accessories. A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
Handbook of footwear design and manufacture. (2013). Woodhead Publishing Limited with The
Textile Institute.
Lau, J. (2012). Designing accessories: Exploring the design and construction of bags, shoes, hats
and jewellery. AVA Publishing SA.
Saunders, S., & Schaffer, J. (2012). Fashion design course: Accessories: Design practice and
processes for creating hats, bags, shoes. Thames & Hudson.
Genova, A. (2011). Accessory design. Fairchild Books.
Ho, H. (2013). Handmade leather bags & accessories. Design Originals.
Michael, V. (2006). Leatherworking handbook: A practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques
and projects. Cassell.
Blumenthal, E. (2011). Handbag designer 101: Everything you need to know about designing,
making, and marketing handbags. Voyageur.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Teaching and learning activities take place in theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, as well
as in the development of individual projects. The teaching/learning methodology includes
lectures given by the professor and idea discussions, focusing on student-centered learning
through concept acquisition, problem-solving, research, and the development of theoreticalpractical projects.
Students will complete four theoretical-practical projects, each addressing the practical
application of different methods and processes for developing accessories.
This course unit follows a continuous assessment model, with attendance being a valued
component.
Assessment: 20% TP1 + 25% TP2 + 25% TP3 + 30% TP4.
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2025-04-22

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