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My name is Poppy, also known as ‘Du Boulay Design’. I am a fourth year BA(Hons) Performance costume student at the University of Edinburgh, and an aspiring costume designer for film and television. I am currently based in Edinburgh- one of the most inspiring and artsy cities in the world- though I may be biased!

My work is always very influenced by my perceptive eye for detail and nuance, resulting in costume designs that are filled with meaning and character. I’m also a keen research based designer, something that I find to be integral for producing ethical, informed and intricate creations.

Though I absolutely love being a costume student, I cannot wait to get out into the industry and get to work! But, in the meantime; please do have a browse at my previous and current projects.

See my work

My Experience

June 2019 - Sweet Charity by EUSOG for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
  • Assisted the Costume designer in designing for supporting and minor character’s costumes
  • Assisted in choosing fabrics and colour-ways for costumes
  • Executed the making of several garments
  • Gained valuable experience in being a part of a costume team
  • Experienced working to and adapting ever-changing deadlines
September to November 2019 - Miss Scotland for Miss World 2020
  • Gained experience in competing with other designers in interview and design pitching
  • Was chosen to make the design I had pitched for Miss Scotland’s ‘National Dress’ costume to compete in Miss World 2020
  • Gained valuable experience in national dress and dance wear construction
  • Collaborated with a traditional kilt maker.
  • Executed the making of several garments and head piece to form a full costume
  • Gained experience in working closely with a client
  • Used communication and diplomacy skills to ascertain the preferences and needs of a client
  • Time management and organization skills were used to schedule meetings and fittings
  • Executed several fittings and alterations
September to December 2019 - The Science Festival, ‘Save our Seas’ exhibition
  • Gained experience in working to a live brief
  • Successfully formulated a concept and plan for an interactive educational theatre piece aimed at children
  • Researched extensively environmental concerns regarding the sea and oceans to inform my ideas
  • Designed unique characters with engaging costumes
  • Gained experience in designing for an age specific audience
  • Gained knowledge and understanding of better environmentally conscious design through research of materials and sticking to an 80% recycled and reclaimed target
  • Carried out several fittings and alterations
  • Successfully executed the making of one full costume including several accessories
  • Gained more experience in pitching design concepts to another external designer
  • Successfully used Adobe software to produce an exhibition standard design book to support the concept and costume.
May to August 2020 - Lockdown shop/ private commissions
  • Utilized my time in lockdown to expand my portfolio by taking on private commissions
  • Gained experience in marketing myself and my work
  • Worked closely with and communicated with clients to produce bespoke and personal work
  • Improved on my hand embroidery skills
  • Developed an identity and brand by sticking to a select few types of product

My Experience

June 2019

Sweet Charity by EUSOG for Edinburgh Fringe Festival

  • Assisted the Costume designer in designing for supporting and minor character’s costumes
  • Assisted in choosing fabrics and colour-ways for costumes
  • Executed the making of several garments
  • Gained valuable experience in being a part of a costume team
  • Experienced working to and adapting ever-changing deadlines
September to November 2019

Miss Scotland for Miss World 2020

  • Assisted the Costume designer in designing for supporting and minor character’s costumes
  • Assisted in choosing fabrics and colour-ways for costumes
  • Executed the making of several garments
  • Gained valuable experience in being a part of a costume team
  • Experienced working to and adapting ever-changing deadlines
September to December 2019

The Science Festival, ‘Save our Seas’ exhibition

  • Gained experience in working to a live brief
  • Successfully formulated a concept and plan for an interactive educational theatre piece aimed at children
  • Researched extensively environmental concerns regarding the sea and oceans to inform my ideas
  • Designed unique characters with engaging costumes
  • Gained experience in designing for an age specific audience
  • Gained knowledge and understanding of better environmentally conscious design through research of materials and sticking to an 80% recycled and reclaimed target
  • Carried out several fittings and alterations
  • Successfully executed the making of one full costume including several accessories
  • Gained more experience in pitching design concepts to another external designer
  • Successfully used Adobe software to produce an exhibition standard design book to support the concept and costume.
May to August 2020

Lockdown shop/ private commissions

  • Utilized my time in lockdown to expand my portfolio by taking on private commissions
  • Gained experience in marketing myself and my work
  • Worked closely with and communicated with clients to produce bespoke and personal work
  • Improved on my hand embroidery skills
  • Developed an identity and brand by sticking to a select few types of product

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