About me
Mixed media textile designer for innovative runway fashion.
Investigative material-lead approach informed by knit varieties, pushed with manipulation, sublimation print, CAD embroidery and hand finishes.
CMF oriented with high trend influence.
Projects
- Materials Reaction: Making to ContrastsWith an investigative material lead approach, “materials reaction…” consists of couture fashion pieces, based upon key tactile and property phrases: "SOLID / MALLEABLE; STRETCH / WITHDRAW; SOFT IRIDESCENCE; CUSHIONED CHAOS; INTRICATE CONTORTION; OPEN / DENSE and VIVID NETS." Leaning into my innate desire to make first and with a CMF interest, this project has evolved from contrast based “Little Makes”, taking imagery, construction and property inspiration from these developed groupings. As a
- "Intertwined""Intertwined" consists of fashion accessory and conceptual runway materials. Symbolising the merge and contrast of natural and man-made qualities found within an abandoned estate - Baron Hill, Anglesea, Wales, as my initial inspiration. All main samples captured in collaboration with AUB Commercial Photography contain or pair with knit varieties or imagery, pushing the boundaries of traditional knit associations and limitations. The final collection consists of solely of dead-stock or scrap plas
Work history
ExhibitorNEW DESIGNERS
- London, United KingdomFreelance
Exhibited my final major project “Materials Reaction: Making to Contrasts” at Week 1 of New Designers, with Arts University Bournemouth
Studio AssistantArts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth, United KingdomPart Time
Textiles technical assistant for evening access to studios.
Health and safety and studio shutdown.
+ Show more
Skills
- Experimental Design
- Digital Embroidery
- Adobe Photoshop
- Research Projects
- Knitting
- Problem Solving
- Textile Manipulation
- Sustainable Design
- Academic Writing
- Customer Service
Education
(BA Hons) TextilesArts University Bournemouth
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
First Class Honours
W
W
Foundation DiplomaWest Herts College, Watford
- Watford, United Kingdom
+ Show more