Connected to Nature - Prints for homewares

I have created a collection of cushions designed in harmony with nature, to relax our minds and provide a connection to the natural world, away from the stresses of everyday life. By exploring the representation of plants within homewares and the emotional response we have towards floral imagery, it has led me to create prints which are designed to relax and de-stress the consumer. The colour palette for my collection has been selected using the results from my survey and research into colour psychology. I have chosen colours such as blue and green, which lower our heart rate and represent tranquillity and calm. My research led me to question how the senses can be stimulated to combat stress and anxiety, for example, through scent and touch. I then discovered that essential oils and heated products such as wheat bags can have extremely positive results when treating people with mental health issues. The prints of my cushions are made up of medicinal and healing plants which help promote a better lifestyle.