Laura studied at Brighton University for four years gaining a Master of Design in printed textiles passing with a Distinction. With a broad range of skills ranging from CAD Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, digital printing, illustration, dyeing, and a strong emphasis on hand screen-printing. Added to Laura’s skills she has worked along side fashion icon Zandra Rhodes screen-printing in her London studio and designing collections.
From here she flew to India, Jaipur and worked alongside traditional master block printers and was inspired by the beauty of colour, fabric, pattern and culture.
Work history
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Printed textile designerLaura Beirne Interiors
Bournemouth, United KingdomFull Time
I create iconic prints taking inspiration from UK heritage and produce a range of homeware and interiors. These are all hand drawn by myself and printed here in the UK. Here I have sold my designs to High end brands and also sold in boutiques based in Lewes. My range of fabrics are sold by the meter and can be used for both domestic and contract environments.
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Head printed textile designerBoodles
- Christchurch, United KingdomFull Time
I currently work as a designer at a company that produces merchandise for online celebrities on Youtube. Here we create branding for vloggers and print all the merchandise in house. My role is liaising with the clients and creating collections for their brand. I produce on demand ideas for products that respond to national holidays and events. I use a range of machinery to print the garments and am constantly working to tight deadlines.
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Skills
- Photo Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
- Adobe Create Suite
- Screen Printing
- Screen Print
- Illustration
- Hand Drawing
- Painting
- CAD Software
Education
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Master of ArtsBrighton
- Brighton, United Kingdom
MDes Textiles with Business Studies
CAD -Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Passed with Distinction-University of Brighton.
Nominated for an Ethical Award in June 2015 – By Graduate Fashion Week