Accessory Designing

Accessory Designing caters to the need of the contemporary world to complement the clothing and complete appearance of fashion. Just like Fashion Designers; Accessory Designers make the best use of their creative skills to design and develop best articles. Accessories mainly range from handbags to belts to jewelry, footwear, scarves, hats, and so on. Accessory Designers need to keep themselves updated with the latest happenings in and around the world of fashion and should know what is popular and trending in the fashion world. 

Though it is quite difficult to make a name for oneself as an Accessory Designer but the fame, recognition, and prestige attached in representing big brands at fashion shows or events is a huge motivation. These days accessories have become a fashion statement, combining aesthetic values with practicality. Besides application of contemporary designs in lifestyle, accessories have added value and style to these. An Accessory Designer is responsible for designing accessories across lifestyle segments. Accessory Designer is the one who creates original designs keeping in mind the ongoing trends among fashionistas. Accessories Designers create designs for accessories using pencil and paper or computer-aided design, making a detailed pattern to construct a sample of the design, travel to trade shows, manufacturers, and fashion shows to keep them updated with the changing trends. They usually have long working hours, hectic deadlines, and their work is quite demanding. Self-employed accessory designers work with big brands and labels, organize design activities, develop and design concepts for exhibition, or commercial purposes. Also they develop educative material, and remain updated with current trends. 

Route to Accessory Designing Profession
 

Significant Statistics

• Practical exposure and internship or work experience is a must 

Pros

• Job satisfaction for having contributed towards the enhanced look of the clients
• Opportunity to launch an independent business 
• Chance to display creative skills
• Travel opportunity and a chance to meet new people

Cons

• Competition is very high
• A lot of criticism 
• Pressure to make the products unique and appealing
• Long working hours and tough deadlines