Liv Barnes
- TitleR&D Coordinator
Biography
Liv has over six years of experience in the fashion and textiles industry, collaborating with global supply chain partners and advising brands on materials forecasting and product design.
She joined UAL from a leading trend forecasting company, WGSN, where she was responsible for content creation, sourcing strategies and trend analysis across innovative fibre, yarn, textile and knitwear development.
Liv is experienced in helping companies develop and implement creative solutions to the challenges facing their business and the wider industry. Passionate about knowledge and skill sharing, Liv has worked on education initiatives in commercial and charity settings. An Alumni of Chelsea College of Arts, Liv has a degree in Textile Design, specialising in constructed textiles for fashion and interiors.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Trend analysis within the fashion and textiles industry.
- Translating complex concepts into clear written or spoken messages.
- Collaboration and communication.