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Helen Newton
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Helen Newton

studentUnited Kingdom
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Helen Newton
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Helen Newton

studentUnited Kingdom
Professions
  • Pattern Designer
  • Textile Designer
  • Trend Forecaster
LevelJunior
AvailabilityFreelance, Full-time, Internship
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Projects
  • INTUITION
    INTUITIONDuring my studies on the Surface Pattern Design course, I have developed a focus on textiles for Interiors. The final collection is inspired by my passion for Mid Century design and embodies the mood and style of that era. Key artists and designers that have informed my practice include Ellsworth Kelly , Roksanda and Barbara Brown. I strive to develop my visual research using hand-rendered processes such as drawing, painting and collage to create a fluid, immediate and organic approach. The
  • ABSTRACT TERRAZZO
    ABSTRACT TERRAZZOThe project 'Pattern the World' was set by UWSTD and Eley Kishimoto. Abstract terrazzo is a project inspired by how I constantly drawn to flooring with a terrazzo finish. I wanted to create wallpaper and textile designs that were fun, colourful, floral and abstract.
  • GIRLY GRAPHIC 'FLASH'
    GIRLY GRAPHIC 'FLASH'Flash was a collaborative project set by Eley Kishimoto. The brief was to design 3 patterns for the new iPhone X in two different colour ways in a certain trend 'Girly Graphic'.
Work history
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    Studio internCusthom
     - London, United KingdomInternship
    Within my two week placement at Custhom I was given the responsibility of painting up backgrounds for screen printed wallpapers, finishing off samples and packaging. Also assisted with screen printing lengths of wallpaper.
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    Studio InternTimorous Beasties
     - Glasgow, United KingdomInternship
    Within my two week internship for Timorous Beasties I was able to gain an understanding how important it is to be organised within a business. I learnt how different elements of a studio works from viewing how screen printed designs are set up to sending samples out to customers and organising samples.
Skills
  • Photoshop
  • Abobe Illustrator
  • Surface Pattern
  • Mood Boards
  • Trend Research
  • Laser Cutting
  • Laser Engraving
  • Pattern Cutting
  • Design Research
Education
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    MA Surface Pattern and Textile DesignUWTSD
    Swansea, United Kingdom
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    BA (Hons) Surface Pattern DesignUWTSD
    United Kingdom
    Studying Surface Pattern for Interiors, I have gained knowledge of traditional techniques to print wallpaper and textiles. Along side this I have acquired the skills to apply laser cutting and digital embroidery to my designs as well as engraving and ceramics. Achieved 1st in every module in first year.
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