Laura Litherland
Project Title:
Battle against the bulge - ACE sports
Project Description:
Fashion for fitness! Inspired from the couch potato lifestyle and shocking statistics on obesity and its effects on the future of the younger generations, it is time to act! ACE is a childrenswear range which incorporates a step-o-meter, pulse monitor, and pouch for a personal music device. The range is made from bamboo jersey with is hypo-allergenic, breathable and safe for the environment and most of all - fun to buy, fun to wear and be active in.
Project inspiration:
I have always been interested in working with children and young adults and with all the recent publicity over the obesity crisis.
Contacts & Mentoring:
* Adidas - Birmingham
* Three primary schools including a special needs school, a healthy eating school, and an average school - all in Birmingham
Work Experience:
* Telford College of Art and Technology, Telford - Teaching
Ambition:
To teach
three year goal:
Developing my skills, responsibilities and experience
