Emma Whelan
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Emma Whelan

Textile Designer | Artist | Production AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
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Emma Whelan

Textile Designer | Artist | Production AssistantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Hi I'm Emma an artist and designer based in London who makes work that is both playful and functional. I have a degree in textile surface design majoring in digital and screen print. I really enjoy working and talking with anyone who is passionate about what they do and what they make. ​
Projects
  • Nearly There
    Nearly ThereSubmitted to Creatives Against COVID-19 Designed a poster in order to raise funds for Women's Aid and ISPCC Childline, helping vulnerable women and children impacted by self isolation during COVID-19
  • Recoloured Prints for Carnegie Fabrics NY
    Recoloured Prints for Carnegie Fabrics NYSelection of Recoloured Prints for Carnegie Fabrics NY
  • PLAY(SET)
    PLAY(SET)Play(Set) is a collection focused on exploring childhood play. Incorporating elements such as colour and imagination from board games, video games and television programs, Play(Set) aims to express a childlike sensibility through its compositions and forms. Experimenting with colour and unconventional fabrics Play(Set) invites adults to momentarily resort back to a childlike intuition, wanting to touch or interact with the tactile fabrics and three dimensional forms. Outcomes include double side
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Work history
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    Studio ManagerAnne Kyyrò Quinn
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    • Designing and developing bespoke acoustic panels. • Liasing with interior designers and architects for site specific projects. Online and in person. • Managing press and trade show enquiries/events. • Ensuring the smooth operation of studio. - premeditating supply levels of core fabrics and essentials, ordering and upkeep. • Liasing with woodworkers to cut specified panels and parts. • Industrial machine sewing. Constructing panels.
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    Design InternCarnegie Fabrics NY
     - New York, United StatesFull Time
    • Design and develop original artwork for upholstery. • Develop colorways on original and existing artwork. • Curate wovens based on seasonal direction. • Developed and sourced marketing products for collection launches. • Working with Design Ally - selecting and shipping samples based off clients needs/ mood and trend boards. • Sales analysis • Tear sheets, photoshoot prop sourcing and staging.
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Skills
  • Illustration
  • Screen Print
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Print Design
  • Colour Theory
  • Fabric Construction
  • Repeat Pattern
  • Placement Print
  • Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Logistics Operations
Education
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    Textile Design - Screen and Digital DesignNational College of Art and Design Ireland
     - Dublin, Ireland