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After this project I've reflexed on all the elements that I've done in order for it to come together. I've enjoyed this project and the themes I've explored throughout it, looking into functionality and how aesthetic can be detrimental to an items use is something I've been interested in and so wanted to apply it to my work. I've looked into new designers (such as acronym), which has been educational for me to explore and broadened my knowledge of the fashion industry and the variety of brands. Even though there has been plenty of areas that I've enjoyed some parts of this module have been a bit more of a struggle, initially the writing didn't come to me but once I had finalised my bag idea it came to me what I wanted to include. I also had to filter through a lot of designers and content that wasn't relevant in order to include the ones where the idea of function over aesthetic is their aim. 

If I was going to do this over again I would look into different materials and fastenings to alter the aesthetic value and see if it changes the function of the dry bag, typically usually waterproof and air-tight materials.

Overall I'm happy with the outcome of the bag and the content to go alongside it. Doing the blog has allowed me to get down all the content I needed and figure out which is necessary for my essay. 


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