Laura Collins

Laura Collins

Textile Design GraduateUnited Kingdom
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Laura Collins

Laura Collins

Textile Design GraduateUnited Kingdom
About me
Textile Design graduate working within printed textiles. Inspired by nature and the ways in which we interact with it.
Projects
  • Back to Nature
    Back to NatureFinal Year Project. My final year project was driven by the desire to re-connect children with the world around them. Aimed at a commercial market, I designed ‘storytelling’ duvets, wallpapers and cushions intended to spark excitement and curiosity about what there is to see and do outside. My designs were inspired by plants, leaves and the kinds of woodland animals that kids might come across whilst out in the wilderness. The exploration of mark-making and watercolour techniques allowed the c
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  • Potluck Zine Issue 1: Cooking During Covid
    Potluck Zine Issue 1: Cooking During CovidPotluck is a print and online zine born from a love of food. It shares your stories of cooking, eating and sharing food and all the pleasures and practicalities that come along with it. It’s about togetherness, community and eating delicious things. Our first issue is an 84 page mammoth of a zine, with the theme of "Cooking During Covid" uniting the work. We explore how our routines and experiences with cooking, eating and sharing food were completely turned on their head by the 2020 Coronavirus
Work history
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    Student AmbassadorDuncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
     - University Of Dundee, 13 Perth Rd, Dundee DD1 4HT, UKFreelance
    Selected by tutors to represent the University during the DJCAD open days. Key attributes required: - approachability - professionalism - adaptability - enthusiasm
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    Hallmark InternHallmark Cards
     - Bradford, United KingdomInternship
    After undertaking a live brief set by Hallmark during my third year, I was offered a two week placement. Birthday card design created during my time there is now being sold in Waitrose stores. Key skills and attributes required: - attention to detail - producing work to a high standard - closely following a brief - professionalism - communication
Skills
  • Mark Making
  • Watercolour Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Printed Textiles
  • Pattern Design
  • Interior Design
Education
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    BDes (Hons) Textile DesignDuncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
     - Dundee, United Kingdom
    Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Printed Textiles.
Awards
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    Dundee Plus AwardUniversity of Dundee Centre of Entrepreneurship
    This award was granted after successfully communicating the extra-curricular activities I had taken part in whilst at University. Application was highly regarded by the Careers Service staff.