Portfolio
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Mission
Jonn Langan Studio specialises in apparel categories including technical outdoor, snowsports, sportswear and urban outdoor.
I aim to help brands, big & small, in carefully developing all aspects of design. From focused creative direction & brand building, to key strategic planning & product concept innovations.
I want to deliver exactly what you need by matching and gathering the perfect parts to create products that are focused refined and iconic to your business.
Ethos
The ethos of how you work with people, I believe is as important as the work itself.
There is always a lot of emphasis put upon the final result, but in getting there it is important to look, analyse and consider every interaction we make. Getting a product to market is full of situations that need careful consideration.
Therefore at Jonn Langan Studio, I will spend time to look, listen and interact with everyone involved in the process. This is to make sure all information is in place with everyone who needs this it. Focus on the process and people, not just the product itself.
Resources
Creative Direction
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Creative presentations to enable new or focused brand direction.
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Styling specific direction to enable consistency throughout the handwriting of a collection.
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Trend & colour analysis, including forecasting & colour evolution.
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Logo and branding analysis, including design & development.
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Creative analysis of current ranges to enable a full or part refocus of a brand.
Brand Building
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Brand and concept building, with focus on ascertaining potential opportunities.
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Consumer profiling to enable focused & targeted product creation.
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Collection merchandising, including outfit building, cross connection & positioning.
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Forward projection presentations with multi-stage focus.
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Cross team presentations on the importance of brand building.
Strategic Planning
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Project timeline analysis, with key action points.
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Product brief analysis, with focus on competitor research, market trends & brand legitimacy.
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Manufacturing analysis, with focus on factory capabilities verses product requirements.
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Innovation planning to enable maximum focus and implementation within the correct timeframe.
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Out of season product & collection strategy planning.
Product Innovation
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Fit for purpose analysis & concepts.
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Key detail / function innovations & solutions.
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Layering innovations through fabrication verses environment.
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Sustainable & environmental solutions with implementation.
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"Bring to Market" solutions for product & sales launch implementation.
Technical Apparel Design
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Tech pack creative, development & implementation.
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Material & trim design & development.
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Garment fitting & construction engineering (including 3D pattern rendering).
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On-site product development reviews & presentations.
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Travel with customer for factory development.
Motivation & Mentoring
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Key concept presentations.
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Sales launch & sell-in presentations.
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Project mentoring, with focus on communication of project aims.
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Presentation & confidence workshops.
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1 to 1 coaching for creatives.
About
Born 1976 in the south of England. I grew up in the West Country, where I first discovered my love for art and design. After my foundation art course in Bristol, I decided to move North to study fashion design at Salford University.
After graduating I jumped at the opportunity to get involved in the apparel business and promptly moved to North Wales. After returning to Manchester for a time, I was offered the opportunity to move to the French Alps. This is where I was able to design and develop my skills based around my love for the outdoors & the mountains.
I spent 13 years working in France, both in the Alps, but also in the Pyrenees, where I set up my home, surrounded by the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. In 2018 I returned to the UK, where I continued to grow and learn new skills, until I decided to move on to try something new, something personal, something fresh.
Experience
With over 20 years of design and development experience in the apparel industry, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge and skills, which i have been continuously refining to become a better designer & leader.
In recent years I have taken charge of design teams, key strategic projects, and core processes, and this is where i feel i can best add value.
These experiences, over time, and across many different types of brands have given me a unique and well rounded understanding of the apparel business and how it has evolved to where it is today.
I believe design and development are intrinsically linked. The kernel of an idea cannot come to fruition if it is not properly cared for throughout the process. I believe a process is there to help (not hinder), so maintaining clarity of information from start to finish is imperative in delivering the best and right product to the market.
I am a humble person who believes in continuous learning, investing in people and setting a positive approach to get the best out of everyone involved in a project. I hold great importance on the ability to balance skills, knowledge and experience with humility, listening and a thirst to continuously learn.
Skill Set
Logical Minded: Reasoned approach to development, evidence orientated, focused on details
Initiative Orientated: Takes charge in a group, strategy focused, decisive
Purposeful Attitude: Sets ambitious goals, diligent in application, reliable and disciplined
Structured Planner: Organised and structured attitude, diligent and realistic, common sense approach
Key Clients
Contact
If you want to contact me to get some more information, discuss a project or would like a quote, then either use the form below or contact me directly at jonnlangan@hotmail.com