As a Printed Textile Designer, I am interested in combining
traditional processes such as hand drawing, painting and screen printing with less conventional textiles and techniques; creating curious textures that enhance the design and create something unique. Appreciating the beauty in slow and thoughtful processes is not only in aid of preserving these crafts, but also in a reaction against fast fashion and disposable design. Taking the time to design and create considered pieces hopes to promote a deeper appreciation for the textile and therefore a longevity in its beauty and enjoyment for the consumer, not only is this more sustainable but it also celebrates
the brilliance of true craftsmanship.
E D U C A T I O N
The Royal College of Art
Printed Textiles MA
2017- 2019
University of Brighton
Printed Textiles with Business Studies BA
2011- 2015
First Class Honours
A W A R D S
QEST Scholarship- 2018
Awarded the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship of Craftsmanship
Texprint Nominee- 2015
Nominated by University tutors for an 'outstanding and innovative final collection'.
Cyclewear Design Winner - Summit Different- 2013
Design bought and sold internationally.
Unconventional LBD Winner - 2011
Dress exhibited in Portsmouth Museum and Birmingham Clothes Show.
E X P E R I E N C E
Alexander McQueen
Womenswear Scarf Design Team
2017- Ongoing Freelance Projects
- Hand drawing print designs- also used for RTW, leather & fur,
- Painting & drawing in a variety of styles,
- Developing nine separate design themed scarves as well as repurposing classic seasonals,
- Designing filcoupe and woven jacquard designs,
- Preparing designs for manufacture,
- Working out exact repeats,
- Trialling possible colour palettes,
- Organising presentation boards for merchandise meetings,
- Researching & brainstorming new collection ideas with senior designers.
Pringle of Scotland
Womenswear Knitwear Design Team
Freelance projects for AW19 & Resort 20
- Screen printing bespoke pieces for runway show
- Artworking designs from archive prints
- Print sampling on cashmere knitwear
- Pigment colour matching
Zandra Rhodes
Print Room Manager
2016- 2017- continued on freelance basis as website designer and e-comms
- Organising and screen printing a collection of ninety-nine dresses to be sold on Matchesfashion.com,
- Working within a team, searching through archive collections and putting together samples for pitch meetings,
- Creating a new website and all of its content- including organising and uploading from personal archive,
- Creating and managing all social medias- quintupling the Instagram following,
- Assisting the development of a collaboration with Valentino SS17,
- Running a print room- organising amd budgeting for all orders and inventory,
- Training and directing student interns,
- Photographing, editing and creating linesheets for collection lookbooks,
- Archiving over 500+ screens.
Kitty Joseph
Freelance Website Designer
2018- on freelance basis
Sheraton Textiles
Freelance Print Designer
2017- on freelance basis
Eyefix Designs
Freelance Print Designer
07/15 - 1/16
Matthew Williamson
Print Design Intern
11/15 - 1/16
Zandra Rhodes
Print Room Intern
03/14 - 06/14
Alexander McQueen
Menswear Print Design Intern
09/13 - 02/14