About me

Printed Textiles Design graduate, recently relocated to London seeking creative oppurtunities! Previous work experiences include; Internships with Voyage Decoration, Bluebellgray, Keeler Gordon & Bute fabrics design teams. Visual Merchandising Creative with Brora Cashmere Social Media Content Creator & Printroom Course Assistant @ Heriot Watt Design School. Pencil Agency creative @ Port Eliot Festival (2015, 2016 & 2017)

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Projects

• REPURPOSED MEDLEYHonours collection for BA in Printed Textiles Design - Inspiration, Process & Final Prints

Work history

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DESIGN ROOM ASSISTANTVoyage Decoration
Sep 2018Glasgow, United KingdomInternship
• Supported design team with AW18 catalogue completion • Independently developed alternate packaging colour ways, layout & theme selected by Senior staff • Styled & photographed products using DSLR equipment to create interactive social media content • Updated website daily using Umbraco software
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PRINTROOM COURSE ASSISTANTHeriot-Watt University
Aug 2017United KingdomFreelance
• Supported university technician, contributing to overall workshop success • Presented group tutorials, afterwards providing individual guidance & feedback • Worked closely with artist Meghan Anderson to create bespoke printed kimonos

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Skills

• Illustration
• Abobe Creative Suite
• Abstract Art
• BA Degree
• Visual Merchandising
• Screen Printing
• Digital Creative
• Trend Research
• Design Development
• Fashion Design

Education

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BA Honours Printed Textiles & Surface Pattern DesignHeriot-Watt University
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018United Kingdom
The course aims to encourage independent learning in a professional, creative manner – with elected pathways in printed and constructed textiles. An emphasis on fabric making geared towards different practical outcomes – many with the involvement of recognised design studios and companies. The sectors covered include fashion and furnishing fabrics, accessories, wall coverings, gallery pieces, greeting cards and gift wrap. Participation in national and international competitions is encouraged. External companies set briefs across courses, and this involvement helps work be evaluated critically and presented professionally. A foreign study tour allows students to experience trade fairs Premiere Vision and Indigo. The origination of design work and textile innovation ensure strong support work before embarking on the Honours Collection. A lecture series provides context or marketing strategy. Selected students exhibit their final collection of designs in London at the New Designers exhibition as well as on the University Campus.
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HNC Fashion Design & ManufactureGlasgow Clyde College
Aug 2012 - Jun 2014Glasgow, United Kingdom
The course is based on project and studio work and covers fashion drawing, design development, pattern drafting and manufacturing skills. In year one, design development, CAD design, pattern cutting and garment manufacture using industrial methods. In year 2, personal research and design projects using both traditional and digital media to illustrate designs, through to a final collection, encouraged to challenge tried-and-tested methods of design and pattern cutting using complex and inventive cutting and garment construction techniques. The course covers: Fashion design development Fashion illustration Couture techniques Fashion forecasting and research. CAD patterns Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Commercial design Pattern development Industrial sewing techniques HNC AWARDED - Grade A

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Awards

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Best Use Of Colour ScholarshipLondon Worshipful Company of Colour & Dyers
Award granted based on interview regarding Honours collection, design development process & technical knowledge.
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SBMC ScholarshipScottish Borders Manufacturing Corporation
Selected from year group applications for interview & prize funding awarded based on independent preparation & industry placements arranged prior to Honours year.

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