Monday, 25 May 2015

Final degree show

I am very pleased to share with you the images of my final degree show. This marks the end of my degree. Scary stuff! The University of Derby degree show will be on from 30th May until 13th June. 

I will then be exhibiting at New Designers in London from 24th - 27th June. 

Please feel free to let me know what you think of my show in the comments below!

And yes - the chair swivels!












Friday, 22 May 2015

TEXPRINT

I am very happy to announce that I have been selected by my tutors to be put forward for TEXPRINT and I have been offered an interview! 

This is such a great opportunity, it's such a brilliant opportunity and driving force for a lot of careers who get through this interview. 

Just click on the link or the picture if you would like to look into TEXPRINT further.

Wish me luck!


Thursday, 21 May 2015

Website

Just a quick reminder to let everyone know my website is live - all of my final designs, sketchbook work and a point of contact will be on here.

Just click on the image to get you straight to there!




Saturday, 9 May 2015

Images of my sketchbook




























Rugs courtesy of Brintons

Recently I spent a few days with the Brintons design team in Kidderminster. They were kind enough to let me use their specialist software in order to re-create my print designs as rugs. They are wonderful quality as they are made to Brintons 80/20 specifications. With 80% wool, they feel incredibly luxurious.
I would like to say a huge thanks to the design team, and for giving me such a great opportunity and allowing me to develop my skills.














Professional photographs

It has been such a busy time recently as I round up my final collection and indeed, my degree. 

Here are some of the photographs I have taken of my work for promotional purposes.

My collection of interior fabrics is quite a bold one, it combines statement prints with a painterly feel with simple floral hand printed linens. The bright colours are pared-down by the subtle tones of purple and grey. In some fabrics, bright colours are allowed to pop on dark backgrounds. 

Inspired by India, originally I looked at paisley, henna and other such Indian traditions. However I found these very limiting as the patterns and motifs were often repeated. I began to look towards the surroundings in India. The mountains have been the biggest influence. The shapes and most importantly the colours have fed through to my project. I have specifically selected flowers that grow upon the mountains such as the Himalayas to draw. 
This has resulted in a collection that is not obviously inspired by India, something of which was my aim. 

To sit with these fabrics, mainly printed on linen, I have a range of wallpapers which I will upload soon.