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Shingai’s extensive experience in retail, manufacturing, brand-building, facilitation, and sales have all created the foundation of the work she does today through DSGN Native.
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DSGN NATIVE was officially founded in late 2020 and since then Shingai has consulted for, designed & developed products, created fashion business strategies and mentored over 40 start-up brands globally. Her love of teaching and mentoring means her clients get more than just design and product development services, they benefit from solid advice and mentoring based on real-world experiences accumulated over 15 years in the fashion industry.
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Topics Shingai is passionate about:
BEFORE YOU START
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Ten things to do before you start your fashion brand
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Average time: 1.5 hours
BUILD YOUR CUSTOMER PROFILE
Talk, Interactive Workshop and Q&A
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Understanding how to identify , research , and cater to your ideal customer, and find your niche
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Average time : 2.5hours
DESIGN YOUR DREAM CAREER
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This talk is curated for fashion students who want to understand the career options within the fashion industry
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Average time: 1.5 hours
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
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Creating your first collection can be daunting, but understanding the process and which stakeholders you will need to work with makes planning a lot easier. Shingai takes you through a detailed process guide on how to get your garment from idea to launch
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Average time: 2 Hours
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THE CAPSULE COLLECTION
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How to decide what your first 5 garments should be to maximise your chances of having a successful brand launch and winning the hearts of your customers
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Average time: 1.5 Hours
COLLABORATE AND CREATE
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Break out of your creative and retail silo and learn to collaborate with your fellow creatives!​
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Average time: 1 hour
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