Defended Coastline
My final major project collection ‘Defended Coastline’ aims to connect the consumer back with the coastline through biophilic design (bringing references to nature indoors to enhance well-being). Changes in societal norms have led to more people defending their well-being through the practice of self-care. Research into biophilic design shows experiences at the coast positively affect people’s well-being. Therefore, ‘Defended Coastline’ aims to rebuild this connection by bringing the colours and textures on man-made surfaces along the coastline into people’s homes through the production of environmentally sustainable woven fabrics for the affordable luxury market.
Throw collection
Hand woven and hand dyed merino wool and mohair loop throws.
Throw collection close-up
Hand woven and hand dyed merino wool and mohair loop throws.
Barmouth Throw
Merino, Mohair, Mohair loop blend
Mumbles Throw
A highly decorative placement design composed of merino wool, bio-fur and mohair.
Salcombe Throw
Salcombe is a throw crafted from pure merino wool in grey, blue and white stripes.
St Ives Throw
Super soft white and teal merino wool graduated stripe throw.
Hope Cove
A throw created in a fine and delicate merino wool and mohair loop blend.
Padstow Throw
Padstow is a throw created using alternative yarns, Lyocell and upcycled denim, combined with merino wool.
Weathered boat
The textures created on coastal man-made objects convey a powerful sense of colour, detail and interest. This project encapsulates these textures.
Mixed medium textural painting
Paintings for Defended Coastline were created intuitively, letting go of an expectation and attachment to a predetermined result; this echoes the natural formation of the coastline. This design demonstrates experimentation with the application of paint and a mixture of materials.
Hand painted Ikat paper weave
Paper weave demonstrating the idea of a double cloth merino wool and SeaCell Ikat warp.