Final designs

More will be added as time progresses.

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. 

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.

Here are some of my wallpaper designs. I wanted to keep the wallpaper designs similar to the hand screen printed fabrics. A lot of them are subtle in colour, but also with some brighter coloured designs. Some have a yellow background and some have a deep turquoise colour. I was keen to keep the balance between line drawn designs and more painterly designs. However, the line drawing features in every design. 

I have tried to balance the scale and colours of them when sitting next to each other in the 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!