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Kia Ora, Welcome to my Archive. I’m Lucas van Schaardenburg; I work under the alias, Schaar Sartor, and this is my Portfolio of designs and products!

Professionally, I'm a design strategist and interdisciplinary designer. After completing a BA in fashion design, an MA in fashion technology, and years of experience in secondhand fashion retail, I now pursue a broad range of technical and analytical jobs in Fashion, Graphics, and product. My specialities are sustainable manufacturing, product customisation, and Inclusive design research.

I’m Nerdy, Witty and caring. I took my work extremely seriously, but I like cracking jokes, and I thrive when taking on unfamiliar problems and disciplines. In my off-time, you can usually find me in settings including Libraries, Pubs, secondhand stores, Music venues, MMA Gyms, beaches and Bouldering.

Back to business, if you want to see what I can do, keep scrolling or click the button to see my fashion pursuits.

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During my BA, I realised the advantages of an interdisciplinary background and honed my toolkit as a 'jack-of-trades' to pursue a range of design opportunities. Previous interdisciplinary outcomes have included K-kapehu, my graduate project focused on creative entrepreneurship; Restbite, a design proposal submitted to the Auckland Council to address food insecurity in Tāmaki Makaurau by establishing student-operated community kitchens across Aotearoa's tertiary education campuses; and Rukus, an A5 square print exploring subcultures in Aotearoa.

A woman with green hair wearing a brown coat with white buttons, standing with arms outstretched in a minimalistic room with concrete walls and a wooden ceiling, illuminated by a hanging fluorescent light.
A colorful graphic with vertical rainbow stripes on the left and a purple circular shape containing the words "k-kāpehu". To the right, it says "Your Local Navigator" in purple text.
Book cover titled 'RUKUS: The Essential Subterranean Guide' with subtitles 'Music, Art, Culture' and a black and white photo of three people in a row.
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My talent for research and witty interpretations has led me to publish in various print publications, including Debate and Ratworld. My focus is on research reports and investigative articles that explore complex topics from a design perspective, often infused with a humorous approach.

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  • A woman with blonde hair and dramatic makeup stands outdoors against a wooden wall and leafy green shrubbery, wearing a strapless copper-colored top and a long white skirt.

  • A person walking in snow, wearing a hooded jacket, goggles around neck, and winter clothing.

  • Schaar Sartor is a freelance fashion, event, and product photographer shooting for Ou Wen Tong, at Ahua Fashion Week S/S 2024, and NVV.world’s "Another Runway" show. To see a few, scroll now.

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Schaar Sartor amplifies my voice as a creative. Here, I can display my craftsmanship to a larger audience that seeks to engage in products and life differently. I’m currently open to any professional offers and networking.

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