Rachel Hopkins
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Rachel Hopkins

Textiles DesignerBournemouth, United Kingdom
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Rachel Hopkins
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Rachel Hopkins

Textiles DesignerBournemouth, United Kingdom
Projects
  • Insects Within
    Insects WithinThis collection of fabric samples for a high end fashion context explores insects' ability to camouflage themselves within nature through colours and markings, disguising themselves to appear unattractive or concealed to their prey. Nature has always been the most significant source of inspiration for my designs, as the beauty and detail within the natural world brings fluidity into my drawing, beautifully translatable onto the body. Drawing is a dominant focus of my work and a passion of mine,
  • Orchidarium
    OrchidariumMy inspiration for this project came from a visit to the Orchidarium in Estapona, Spain where I was inspired by the symmetry of each orchid which sparked my interest in exploring the beauty of symmetry. This inspired my approach to drawing, using mirrors to distort the points of symmetry and incorporating the complex orchidarium interior itself with its symmetrical, geometric dome ceiling, contrasting to the fluidity of the flowers. My designing was aimed for a high end women’s luxury market, us
Work history
    Alexander McQueen logo
    Alexander McQueen logo
    Print designer for silksAlexander McQueen
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    Alexander McQueen logo
    Alexander McQueen logo
    Print designer for silksAlexander McQueen
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
  • Screen Print
  • Digital Print
  • Digital Embroidery
  • Drawing
  • Fabric Dying
  • Painting
  • Photoshop
Education
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Arts University Bournemouth logo
    Art and Design FoundationArts University Bournemouth
     - Bournemouth, United Kingdom