7. Design skills only comprise of 20% of a designer’s success Contract technical designers (they turn your ideas into technical patterns and prototypes) Orthopaedic foot specialist Contract manufacturers (send them your design and measurements, they will manufacturer it for you) Fashion Consultants Textile/ Material Consultants Fashion publicists (these specialists can help you getting the media exposure needed in market penetration) Authenticity is key Fashion weeks and trade shows (they help you getting exposure to buyers and fellow designers)
