Fashion: Image & Film Research

Visual research is a process of information discovery where the desired outcome is image-based instead of text-based. This is a part of both written and design work. 

Images and video appear easy to find and access, with huge amounts available through online platforms such as YouTube or Pinterest. Using media sourced from platforms like these remains complicated and centres around questions of transparency, trust and context. 

The Library can provide you with access to a wide range of image and audiovisual resources, useful for the process of visual research, providing you with inspiration and ideas to inform your design process. 

The Library has a physical Materials Library, located on the ground floor (click here to find out more about the Materials Library), and online resources useful in the study of materials:

• EduSeries by The Sustainable Angle
  Tools and resources about the significant environmental impacts of materials, the commercially-available sustainable material alternatives and emerging innovations. Contact the Library for the password to this resource. 
• Material ConneXion
  Database of physical materials as well as processes. It includes more than 10,000 innovative materials in various categories for architecture, design, and textiles. Find out how to register for this database on the Materials Library page.

The Library holds DVDs relating to fashion, including fashion documentaries and fashion film. You can search and browse these on the Library Catalogue.

The Library also provides access to films and programmes through video streaming services:

Browse recommended fashion documentaries in this BoB Playlist.