Careers in Fashion: Alumni Afterthoughts with Niamh Coughlan, Freelance Designer

In this insightful episode, we catch up with Niamh Coughlan, graduate from BA Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear, two years after stepping out of the classroom and into the industry. From the highs and lows of navigating the freelance world whilst also employed, to the unexpected twists that shaped her career path, Niamh shares an honest reflection on life post-graduation. Now a Freelance Designer with her own apparel brand, she’ll talk about the challenges of comparing herself to others, keeping momentum when you’re self-employed and how her dreams have evolved. Whether you’re a student aspiring to make your mark or a professional looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for candid advice, lessons learned, and inspiration for your own fashion journey. • Graduated between may-June 2023? Find out more about Graduate Outcomes: www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/about-survey • Check out NE Coughlan: https://necoughlan.com/ • Learn more about LCF Graduate Futures: www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-c…/graduate-futures • Email [email protected] for a full audio transcript.