About me
I am a self-motivated, creative and ambitious textiles designer specialising in knitted textile and garment construction. Within my own work, I’m particularly interested in unique silhouettes, patterning and yarn qualities. I enjoy working with, as well, as challenging new and current knitwear trends. I’m constantly keeping up to date with catwalk shows and studio showcases. For me, knitwear is a very exciting fashion discipline and is something I am keen to grow my knowledge and experience in. I take a very practical hands-on approach to design development and visual research and love to experiment with different techniques to create exciting knit combinations.
Projects
- THE MYTH OF ARAN - Pitti Filati - Garment Proposal - FMP - Final Year“As our lives are played out over the ether- by electronic mail and instant message, in online shops – we are becoming detached from what is real and substantial and true. In reaction to this steady advance into the world of the unreal we are slowly beginning to rediscover a love for the products and the ways that root us in a world of substance and reality and enduring value. We want to feel connected; and the further we push into the digital world the more we feel the need to tie ourselves to
- Rebel Tartan - Collaboration Project - Second Year - University of BrightonAs part of my second year of University, I collaborated with other students on my course to create a team of designers from each specialism, Weave, Print, and Knit. Rebel Tartan is a textile designer creating weaves to protest against ethical issues. The ethical issue our group chose to address was the refugee crisis and the problem of human trafficking over the sea and the perilous journeys the refugees undertook in order to try and find a better life for themselves. We started by looking mors
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Work history
Menswear Design InternPringle of Scotland
- London, United KingdomInternship
While at Pringle of Scotland I worked closely with the Menswear Design team researching for their upcoming A/W collection, sampling on domestic knitting machines and by hand, working on tech packs and generally assisting the design team for the upcoming collection.
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LinkerCountry of Origin
- Streatham High Rd, London SW16, UKFreelance
Following my internship at Country of Origin, I was employed as a freelance linker in their studio working on garment construction.
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Skills
- Photoshop
- Abobe Illustrator
- Knitwear Design
- Dubied Knitting
- Machine Knitting
- Hand Knitting
- Fashion Knitwear
- Garment Construction
- Hand Sewing
- Fashion Drawing
Education
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Textiles with Business Studies BA (Hons)The University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
Knitted Textiles Pathway
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Foundation Diploma in Art and DesignKingston University
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Fashion and Textiles pathway - Distinction
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Awards
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Howard Ellis AwardThe Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters
I was awarded the Howard Ellis award of £1,500 for my proposal and design development of my final major project consisting of my collection of knitted textiles during my final year of university.Men's Knit & Jersy Trend Concepts A/W 20/21WGSN
My work was featured on the WGSN Men's Knit and Jersey Trend concept board for A/W 20/21.