Isabella Alonso
Illustrator · The da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University
Chantilly, VA
In My Own Words
Isabella's love for exploring the outdoors in: camping, cycling, and climbing is at the heart of her design perspective. She is trained in apparel design, patternmaking, technical package design, professional technical flats, and computer design having worked with such programs as: Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator and inDesign) as well as Weave, Repeat and Knit (software for print and knit development) in Aquario Design. She has a diverse background in education and experiences: she has studied in the USA, UK and Colombia, worked in production facilities with artisans and designers and thrives in collaborative environments. Sustainable design in both apparel and gear is where her passion lies, this coupled with her strong work ethic and drive will make her an asset to any team.
Work Experience
Illustrator
The da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University2019 – 2019
November 2019 -Two day think tank training and workshop to find creative solutions with engineers.
Skills Technology Adobe Creative Suites Aquario Design Photoshop Print and Textile Design Development Illustrator Fusion 360 InDesign Proficient in basic 3D printing Design Microsoft Office
Artisanal Skills Shibori dyeing, silk screen printing, hand knitting, crocheting, felting, chemical permanganate spray and heat treatment on denim, and laser cut design on denim
Wardrobe team Intern
The Daughter of the Regiment2019 – 2019
-Wardrobe team intern for productions: The Daughter of the Regiment, Ellen West, Mozart and Salieri, and Hansel and Gretel. -Assisted costume designer Kaye Voyce on the premiere of Ellen West -Cataloged and organized shop inventory -Became proficient at performing repairs and assistance on a fast paced schedule
Internship
Textile2019 – 2019
-Handled inventory of artwork given and received to gallery exhibitions -Assisted with sewing, painting, and dyeing fabrics for the artists work.
