Caroline Banks

Design consultant and researcher providing focussed client-led services to companies needing in-depth design, product and market information on the UK and french interior and lifestyle markets.

Developed existing and new business opportunities for the bespoke and furniture collections

Product development, business development, product sourcing and all visual aspects including the re-branding of this sourcing agency based in India and China providing services to Europe and the Americas. Cross-cultural training an ongoing part of the business as all staff local indian or chinese.

Created textile designs and colour palettes suitable for use by illiterate makers to increase the commercial appeal of Indian tasar wild silk Advised on marketing and promotionfor the organisation.

Developed sales & marketing, re-branded the company, designed fabrics and set up the interiors fabric division. Initiated export sales. Media spokesperson for the company.

Freelance artist and designer for fashion and accessory companies. also part-time lecturer in art and design

Finding new clients and markets for fabrics including stock fabrics and squares (scarves) before vintage became fashionable. Assistant to Zika Ascher.