Kristina Koppel Portfolio

Portfolio
Accessory and binding design
Faculty of Design
BA
Tallinn 2021

Koppel
ABOUT ME
Before entering university, I noticed that people were trying to
express themselves through appearance. I felt that the accessories
of higher quality could be more aesthetically pleasing, so I started
making accessories. In 2016, I entered EKA Accessory and binding
design to learn how to make accessories and book binding.
Handbag design projects immediately became my favorite, because
the handbag one of the most practical and prominent of
accessories.
I Use colours in my work that create and support a certain mood for
each object and bring it into the soul.
On this long but fast journey, I discovered a lot about myself and
learned to see the world more diverse than before. I believe that the
biggest contribution to the completion of the univesity was the
Kristina
courage to be myself and what I learned and experienced at the
Estonian Academy of Arts.
PORTFOLIO | 2021

Curriculum Vitae
Kristina Koppel
Education
14.05.1996
Tallinn, Estonia
Contact
kristina.koppel@hotmail.com
+372 56800060
2003-2015 Pirita Economy school
2010-2011 Tallinn Art school
2016-... Estonian Academy of Arts
2018-2019 ERASMUS exchange studies at Gran Canarias
La Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño (moedisain)
Projects
2018 Bling Festival organization and space design
Computer skills
AutoCAD
Adobe Indesign
Photoshop
Intership
2021 Artisana OÜ
Work
Exhibition
2019 installatsioon "Opposing manifestations" in ARS
2016-... Lash and brow technician 2021 TASE`21 Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) and the Estonian Design House (EDM) pop-up

UFO socks
PHOTO: CLAIRE PIXIE AUNISON

The aim of the project was to create ultra-comfortable
and light sock/shoes that are not felt when worn. The
choice of colors was inspired by UFO images spread
on the Internet. The grey part of the sock should
mimic the tone of an alien's body. The sole is yellow
like a halo that occurs when an alien steps off a
spaceship. Eye accessory
is inspired by the all-seeing third eye.
TUTOR: MARIKA JYLHÄ | 2019

Synesthetic
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

Where are you synesthetician?
I wish you a smell of the patterns!
As a child, I felt the smell of patterns.
The kalingur I used to cover the book
reminded me
grandmother's bag, the pattern of
which I remember as a scent. Today,
my synthetics are gone.
TUTOR: EVE KAARET | 2018

By
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

BY
PHOTO:RANDOM

By
The first handbag for myselself. Brown
leather is matte like truffle candy and
pink shiny leather is like smooth young
skin in the sun.
The cuts are created in AutCAD of 18
different pieces.
TUTORS: MARVE RIISALU/ ANNELI FILIPOV | 2017

Sandals
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

The work is inspired by military clothing
and how military action leaves its mark on
the accessory industry. The red sole layer
mimics the blood that humanity has shed
as a result of war.
TUTORS: KÄRT PÕLDMANN/ SIRLE ROHUSAAR | 2019

PHOTO: NIKITA KADEIKIN

Anti-theft bag
PHOTO: NIKITA KADEIKIN

The aim of the project was to create a new anti-theft
solution for handbags. I solved the problem by creating
a theft-proof lining that misleads the thieves with fake
lining layers and hidden pockets. The result was
a theft-proof and multifunctional bag that can be worn
as both a sports bag and a women's leisure bag.
TUTOR: MARVE RIISALU | 2019

Anti Plastic Social Club 2018
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

With this work, I would like to draw attention to the problem of food
overpacking. The food basket in the picture contains small leather accessories
in the form of lemon, avocado and meat. Foodstuffs that have their own natural
protective layer, or cream, are packaged in plastic packaging. Most plastic
packaging cannot be recycled or reused. It pollutes our surroundings and
plastic particles enter our food table and body through groundwater, the food
chain and things.
On average, a person eats, drinks, breathes five grams of plastic microparticles
a week, which is equal to the size of a bank card.
TUTOR: KARIN KALLAS | 2018

PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

Sustainable Collection
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

A collection of small accessories completed within the joint project of the
Estonian Academy of Arts (EAA) and the Estonian Design House (EDM).
The aim of the project was to make a coherent set of everyday products,
taking into account the principles of circular design. I used 10 different
fasteners left over from production in this collection. Set were made on
the principle of modularity, according to which the collection consists of
individual products, they can be matched, added or replaced according to
the function. The set includes a handbag, phone bag, keychain, card
holder and handle.
TUTOR: MARVE RIISALU | 2021

Thief gloves
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

Gloves made from goatskin are inspired by thieves,
who use gloves to hide their fingerprints.
The fingers have separate "tips" that can be removed
if necessary. Suitable for both casual wear and for
commiting a crime. Fortunately, there are cuts
made for my hand only.
TUTOR: JUTA MÖLDER | 2018

Red Light District
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PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL
PETITE
HIGH
FASHION

Oil painting on a recycled leather handbag.
Inspired by 2014 memories of a trip to Amsterdam
when I visited the legendary Red light district. In
front of and behind the commercial window, people
can see a lot of fear, pleasure and hope.
OIL PAINTING| 2017

The word was sung
PHOTO: KRISTINA KOPPEL

Semi-leather binding. The cover of the
book is inspired by the meaning of the
texts, where the author describes his
childhood. The book reminds me my
childhood memories in the countryside
sitting behind grandmother's table. I
chose a cover paper that reminds me of
this mood.
TUTOR: EVE KAARET| 2018

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Conception Vice
A painting of the
subconsciousness, that
symbolises human taboos
which are different for
every individual
SUBCONSCIOUS PAINTING| 2018

Candy Paint
Still life of three items I
randomly picked because
their color combination
STILL LIFE | 2018

Ppower.
Custom work made on the basis of previous works.
OIL PAINTING ON A SWEATER | 2019

Thank you!
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