Opus 2015 : Textiles Degree Show

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Opus 2015 | Textiles : Innovation and Design Degree Show 2015 Loughborough University The School of the Arts Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU

Textiles Degree Show 5-14 June 2015 Loughborough University School of the Arts LE11 3BT

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New Designers 24-27 June 2015 Business Design Center London N1 0QH

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We are pleased to be celebrating the wonderful work of the students on the Textiles: Innovation & Design programme. This catalogue, with its accompanying web-pages represents the diversity of the textiles spectrum and marks the end of an exciting and challenging 3 or 4 years at Loughborough, whilst looking ahead to the future. Skills have developed through one of the specialised pathways – Weave, Print or Multi-Media Textiles, all of which are supported by excellent facilities, and high level technical expertise.

Textiles practice is informed by individual identity and encompasses exciting contemporary design, artefacts for gallery contexts, research into innovative materials and processes and the integration of new technologies with traditional craft processes. We can see the results of the students’ commitment to learning new skills, and their ability to experiment with ideas, materials and techniques to produce a rich and diverse range of innovative work.

The textiles programme at Loughborough University, is internationally renowned for the calibre of its students, who graduate with the skills required to succeed in a broad range of roles within the textiles and the wider design industries, from fashion, to interiors, trend forecasting, education, research, and to media and TV. We have recently been privileged to work on a number of live projects with high profile international companies, and the students have benefitted from the opportunity to take part in European trips, national and international placements, competitions and exhibitions. We have strong industry links and aid our students in gaining work experience and placement opportunities in the UK and internationally. Some students have taken advantage of the opportunity to spend a year out, either on Industrial Training, or International University placements, which lead to the qualification of a Diploma in Professional Studies or a Diploma in International Studies.

At a time when future employment in the sector is a clear goal our students have been educated to be inventive, innovative, professional and hardworking giving them a head start on a diversity of career paths.

This catalogue is a credit to their professionalism, and celebrates the end of an exciting and challenging time at Loughborough, whilst looking beyond to the future.

This is the point at which our students embark upon new career paths, and as evidenced here these will extend across a variety of opportunities within the Textiles sector The staff would like to take the opportunity to wish our graduates all the very best for the future, and encourage everyone to keep in touch for many years to come!

Programme Director Textiles: Innovation & Design School of the Arts

Sophie Smith, Emma Simmonds, Ali Walker, Alison Mason (Chair), Katherine Taylor, Helen Paynter and Jodie Pearson.

The work presented in this catalogue by the Textile Graduates of 2015 celebrates the culmination of three, and for some, four years of work. It signifies the end of an era, but also the excitement and potential of a new journey.

It has been an honor to represent such a diverse, innovative and talented year group. Many of us have received design awards, scholarships for travel, and have sold designs nationally and internationally.

This prolific level of success would not have been possible without the support and guidance of our tutors, technicians and peers.

Many of us have gained valuable work experience in the industry through a variety of placements ranging from small independent craft companies to internationally renowned designers and businesses. We have been incredibly fortunate to work with companies in the UK and also those around the world: in exciting locations such as Australia and New York. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the companies and independent designers that have taken us on, and express our gratitude for their continuing support throughout our final year.

Studying at Loughborough has been exciting and engaging, offering us a wide range of extracurricular and recreational activities to supplement our studies and support our development as dynamic individuals.

We have benefitted from a creative and collaborative environment that has enabled us to forge friendships that will last a lifetime.

We are excited to share our final exhibition with you and hope that you will continue to follow and support us in our future endeavours.

Opus Degree Show 2015

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The Printed Textiles pathway at Loughborough University has an excellent reputation and our students are renowned for their individual creative practice and innovative approach to printed textile design.

Students have gained skills developing their ideas into design collections that explore hand crafted screen-printing processes and digital design on a variety of materials and surfaces.

They have experience working on live projects with H&M and Abercrombie and Fitch. Many have enjoyed the opportunity of short placements in design studios, or have chosen to spend a year working in industry around the world; graduating with a Diploma in Professional Studies.

Many have exhibited their collections at the trade fair ‘Indigo’ in Paris and many have sold their designs to prestigious International and UK Companies.

This years graduates are highly motivated and passionate about their creative practice and I wish them every success in their chosen careers.

Printed Textiles Pathway Leader

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IZ ALLEN

This collection is an exploration of Space imagery, focusing on strong graphic forms and narrative pieces. Inspired by 1960s science fiction illustrations and photography, the aim of the project is to use such imagery and style to create a distinctly contemporary set of designs for autumn/winter men’s fashion.

Contrast and boldness within the colour palette has enhanced the almost futuristic mood of these prints, a mood that is furthered by the accompanying photographic digital designs.

I hope to have captured the excitement and strangeness of the Space, as the unknown. By looking at the natural elements of space such as the planetary system and astronomy alongside past, present and even future technology we may use to explore it. My work is a representation of beauty and possibility.

isobel.beatrix.allen@gmail.com

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JENNA BEAL My final fashion collection focuses on the historical silk town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. Looking at the quirky buildings and streets that make the town.

jannebeal@gmail.com 07984324118 @JennaAnne

A key part of my research was looking at famous painters such as L.S.Lowry, I was inspired by his street scenes. I have experimented with my love for painting in an abstract way. My mark making is conveyed through a bright selection of colours to make the collection fresh and current.

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SALLY BRYSON

sallybryson1@gmail.com 07885227652

‘An Illicit Romance’- A fashion collection inspired by a 17th century love story, where status and circumstance stands in the path of true love and happiness.

This S/S fashion collection has been translated onto a range of silks and leather through a combination of digital printing, screen-printing and laser etching, to create a high-end evening wear collection.

Competitions: Bradford Textiles Commendation 2014

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EMILY BULL

emily.bull@hotmail.co.uk 07846687017

Imperial Abode, an exploration of ornate decorative elements found in stately homes of England.

A combination of classic and current features, which work together to create an elegant and unique spring-summer collection. An integral function of this project is the mix of processes and materials, a fusion of digital and hand rendered techniques.

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HARRIET CARTER harriet_f_carter@hotmail.co.uk 07843351295

‘Growth’ is a vibrant interiors collection that encompasses the structures and fragility of fruits and plant life. Combining the real and abstract elements allows each print to reflect on the beauty that can be found in natures vegetation.

The collection makes use of bold colour palettes and textures making it suitable for a contemporary spring/summer collection.

Placements: Debenhams Home Wear Design (London) & Suzzanah Carr Interior Design (London)

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WENDY CONNINGTON

Placements: Taylor Mcardle (Nottingham), Timorous Beasties (Glasgow), BABSEACLE (Chiang Mai Thailand), Studio Naenna (Chiang Mai Thailand) & Bay and Brown (London).

The body of work has evolved from an inherent interest into the notion of the everyday, specifically, the habits and routines which consume us through our daily lives.

This has been reflected through mixed media documentations, formed from a devised set of instructions to emphasise elements of everyday life which although appear monotonous, their mundanity causes them to be overlooked.

The resulting archival material which is a translation of traces of human life into document form blurs the boundaries between the private and the public, through the revealing of snapshots of the artist’s everyday experiences.

wendyconnington.wordpress.com conningtonw@gmail.com 07956700484

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RUBY COWAN

rubycowan9@msn.com 07969356217 ‘Into the wild’ Into the wild is inspired by wilderness in the Northern Hemisphere. I have been influenced by wildlife and landscapes, which create the uninhabited land of wilderness to produce a winter interior printed collection designed for a domestic space.

The collection displays a depth of colour through the contrast of warm and cool tones. Both digital and traditional screen-printing processes have been explored to show a range of imagery that encapsulates wilderness.

Placements: Silken Favours (London), Matthew Williamson (London), Thornback and Peel (London), Monsoon (London) & Whiston and Wright (London).

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GEMMA CROOKS Placements: Rapture & Wright (Gloucester), George Spencer Designs (London), Next Childrenswear (Leicester), Retail Map (Coalville), Next Home (Leicester) & Nutmeg (Coalville)

Oriental Niwa

www.gvc-design-portfolio.co.uk gemma.crooks7@btinternet.com 07904448542

My project is focused around the oriental gardens of Niwa. Using mark making and tone to convey shape and colour that is synonymous with the oriental style but ensuring it is fresh and unconventional with the mix of subject matter though pattern in print. The choice of fabric and scale will identify my theme.

Individuality and unique handwriting enables a creative set of designs forming a spring/summer collection based upon high end girlswear fashion. Girlswear is a side of fashion that is unusual but is something that is very relevant for the chosen theme. It is a very mature theme that will be translated into a sophisticated high end girlswear design collection.

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CAROLINE CRUSE

Placements: Clarissa Hulse (London), Lorna Syson (London) & Karolina York (Sydney).

caroline.a.cruse@gmail.com 07540141302

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Urban Geometry is an interiors project inspired by the artists of the Futurist and Vorticist movements of the early 20th century. Both of these art groups embraced dynamism, geometric shapes and the idea of a modern culture, looking to the future.

Urban Geometry takes a look at the ever developing view of a city, abstracting the scenes into geometric patterns. With a sophisticated monochrome colour palette injected with subtle metallic tones and bright pops of colour, combined with a variety of luxurious fabrics and wallpaper, Urban Geometry is a high end collection for domestic interiors.

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IZZY DRYBURGH

izzy.dryburgh@gmail.com 07891510082

‘Captured Nature’ entwines flora, fauna and entomology with geometric structures.

The project intends to illustrate a sense of growth and movement, bringing together man-made and natural elements that burst and weave through geometric forms. The title, ‘Captured Nature’, has also been used in a literal sense, as the project explores the preservation of butterflies and moths, potted plants and birds, further highlighting the juxtaposition that forms the basis of the project.

‘Captured Nature’ is a high-end interior textile collection that is realised through the upholstering of vintage 1960s G Plan furniture. The Modernist style of the 60s furniture further underlines the geometric inspirations within the project, additionally putting the collection in a modern-retro context.

Placements: The Loving Chair Company (Jersey), Tom Cody (New York), Thornback and Peel (London), Timorous Beasties (Glasgow), Bay and Brown (London) & Lorna Syson (London).

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JASMINE FRANCUS

jasminefrancus@hotmail.co.uk

I would describe my style as illustrative with a hint of quirkiness. My use of colour is often bold and striking.

I initially wanted to do my project on wildlife, gaining inspiration from documentaries such as Birds of Paradise by David Attenborough.

This allowed me to gain a true sense of wildlife and exotic birds. My theme for my final major project demonstrates a mixture of wildlife and tribes. I decided to incorporate an element of wildlife and tribes to convey a naturalistic vibe. Designers such as Clover Canyon, Kenzo and Mara Hoffman inspired me in my Final Major Project. Their use of colours and designs encouraged me to push boundaries with colours and scale. It has been an exciting project to work on and I am looking forward to seeing my final outcomes.

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ALICE GREAVES Based on the theme of Helsinki, my final project is a kidswear collection for Autumn/Winter 2015.

Inspired by a trip to the Finnish city, my aim was to encapsulate a variety of elements that stood out to me during my visit.

From the iconic furniture of Alvar Aalto, to the numerous dog walkers; this project brings together a fusion of themes in a fun and fresh collection of prints.

It was important to me that this collection be as organic and eco as possible, so all of my screen-printing was done on organic fabrics with water-based pigments.

Placements: Bay & Brown (London), Lemon Ribbon (Kingston), Longina Phillips Designs (Sydney), Tamasyn Gambell (London) & Thornback & Peel (London).

Sold freelance designs in New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong through Longina Phillips Designs.

alice.ellie.designs@gmail.com 07519264674 16

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NATASHA GUMBLETON

Urban Tropic My project focuses on tropical flowers and foliage and applies them to feminine womenswear with an urban edge.

The collection is for Spring/Summer and has a fresh, colourful palette.

Elements of architecture taken from botanical houses have been interwoven within some of the designs to produce a contemporary, graphic and bold collection.

Both screen and digital print processes have been applied to a range of luxurious fabrics. The collection looks to bring a high-end approach to casual wear.

Placements: Westcott Design Ltd. (London). natashagumbleton@live.co.uk 07539440755

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RACHEL JONES

racheljones_x@live.co.uk 07542320436 instagram/rachelcjonesx

Placements: Colorfield (London), Swash (London), Thornback and Peel (London), Monsoon Accessorize (London), Longina Phillips (Sydney) & Karolina York (Sydney).

My project is called ‘Botanical Bali’ - based on my summer travels, where I was inspired by the bold exotic colours, peculiar plant life and wildlife that it had to offer.

A Spring/Summer luxury interiors collection, my combination of digital and hand rendered prints juxtapose intricate figurative imagery with abstractly painted prints that have a fresh contemporary feel. I’ve sourced my strong colour palette and initial imagery from my photography of the Balinese fruit markets, tropical rainforests and my visit to the monkey sanctuary, which reflects my love for bold exciting colours and quirky imagery.

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VANESSA KELLY The theme for my final project is tropical bohemian. This is a fashion collection for womenswear Spring/Summer, which represents some my travels such as Barcelona, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Italian Riviera.

vnesskelly@gmail.com 07969459809 @VanessaNoelKell The cultural and ethnic elements are translated through rich mark making, vibrant colours, and geometric elements. I’ve combined loose expressive marks with more structured elements derived from my first hand research to really create something original.

Placements: Tom Cody (London), DVF (New York, Anthropologie (London) & Eyefix Studios (London).

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KATIE LEE Strongly influenced by a visit to Pollock’s Toy Museum my theme ‘Bizarre Curiosities’ is a fashion collection that explores toys, animals and bold, vibrant florals.

My work is focused on illustrative and intricate drawing techniques combined with a fun and bright sophisticated colour palette.

I have produced hand rendered and digital prints, on a range of luxurious fabrics to create a Spring/Summer high-end fashion collection. My collection aims to evoke a unique, contemporary and eclectic style.

katieann_lee@me.com 07944392244 uk.linkedin.com/in/katieannlee

Placements: ASOS (London) & Monsoon Accessorize (London)

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LYDIA LLOYD

The influence behind ‘Travelling Romanticism’ came from my recent visits to the countries Switzerland and Portugal.

lydia_lloyd@hotmail.com 07807753483

My aim has been to capture the sense of beauty that I encountered on my journey through using the juxtaposition between abstract art and figurative art.

The intention of this Spring/Summer scarf collection is to be fun, colourful and sophisticated.

Placements: Tom Cody (London), Jane Norman (Cardiff), Monsoon Accessorize (London), Karolina York (Australia) & Matthew Williamson (London).

Sold designs through Karolina York.

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AMIE LOCK

My project is based on folk and inspired by global pattern and decorative print.

With a livelySpring/Summer colour palette and energetic compositions the collection is contemporary and fitting for any home environment.

Placements: Bay & Brown - London

al.lock91@gmail.com 07401727720

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JASPREET MAAN

jasmaan_92@hotmail.co.uk

My project is based around the theme of Britain in Bloom focusing on the season of Spring/Summer.

Focusing closely on detail and abstract pattern in relation to florals as well as plants in nature. My intended outcome for this project is to produce a fashion collection of printed and digital designs reflecting the season Spring/Summer.

Placements: Monsoon Accessorize (London)

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SOPHIE MATTICK

sophiemattick@hotmail.co.uk 07891026563

‘Pre Historic’, my theme focuses on Dinosaurs, whereby I intend on combining studies of Palaeontology, toy dinosaurs and their natural habitat.

I aim to create an eclectic high-end fashion collection for Spring/Summer 2016.

Placements: Monsoon Accessorize (London) & ASOS (London).

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KATIE MORRIS

The main inspiration for my project ‘Visions of Paradise’ was from a visit to Wisley gardens glasshouse, where I was able to see a jungle of tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and exotic flowers.

My collection is aimed at high-end interiors and explores print through the use of screen-printing, digital printing, wallpaper and jacquard. The season is Spring/Summer and the colour expresses this through the use of a fresh and vibrant colour palette.

Placements: House of Hackney (London), Marks and Spencers (London), House of Fraser (London), Jonathan Saunders (London), Monsoon Accessorize (London) & ASOS (London).

katie.morris1992@hotmail.co.uk 07775275042 25

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JESSICA NEVILLE Sourcing inspiration from my travels to Hawaii, my project explores a ‘Midnight Paradise’ encompassing the opulent tropical blooms and utopian wildlife hidden within a dense wilderness.

My final collection combines intricate drawings, abstract textures and a vibrant colour palette translated through hand and digital printing, ultimately intended for high-end interior applications.

Placements: ASOS (London).

jessn01@hotmail.co.uk 07784557310 uk.linkedin.com/in/jessicaneville1

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HELEN PAYNTER

hpaynterdesign@gmail.com 07969100916

Placements: Diane von Furstenberg (New York), Matthew Williamson (London), Draw In Light (London), Tom Cody (London).

Inspired by the concept of growth and the deformation of British plant life, my project explores the ethereal wilderness and unusual elements within this subject.

Working with natural textures, distortion, light effects and shadow, I combine these elements using hand-painted techniques mixed with drawing and mark-making to produce unique, colourful, hand crafted, screen printed and digital designs.

My work is created conceptually from observational drawing and photography, intended for a high-end Spring/Summer collection fashion context.

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A bold and vibrant collection of printed fabrics, this work is inspired by the beautiful Malaysian island of Penang.

Through colour and intricate design these pieces aim to tell the story of this tropical island, capturing the spirit of the historic towns and vivid rainforests.

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JESSICA PICKARD

Placements: Diane Von Furstenberg (New York), Prince of Wales Island International School (Malaysia), Tom Cody (London), Bay and Brown (London) & Sun UK (Leicester).

Using a range of luxurious fabrics this collection combines a mixture of processes and techniques to produce a bold and personal interiors collection.

It also aims to encapsulate the people and animals that make it a truly unique and astounding place. As yet unspoiled by tourists, Penang is a million miles from the suburban Western world we are so used to, making it the perfect inspiration for an interiors collection - transporting away from the familiar to this exhilarating Asian paradise.

jessicapickard22@gmail.com 07772808375

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HANNAH REEVES

My fashion print collection is called ‘Coast’, based on the seaside and marinas in my hometown in Hampshire. .

hannah-reeves@hotmail.co.uk @hannah_reeves

I took inspiration from cliff top walks, bird havens, local marinas, and fields that run along the coastline. I looked at local landscape artists and impressionist painters to further develop my painting abilities, and experimented with different marks and textures to illustrate my theme. I have used screen-printing, digital printing and pleating to create an original and modern collection for women’s fashion.

Placements: Crofton School (Fareham), Tom Cody (London), Lorna Syson (London), M&S Per Una (London), Philip Treacy (London), Zoe Barker (London). & Zoe Barker (London).

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My project is an exploration of Shropshire landscapes, along with the natural growth of plants and foliage found within these sceneries. I have a great interest in photography and have taken time to collect various images, capturing aspects of the surroundings with a focus on the physical elements of landscapes. This is a strong component in the project and gave me a rich source of images to draw from, or include in my digital designs.

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HANNAH REMIARZ My theme focuses on the beauty within a winter landscape. Creating abstract images with different mediums forming a contrast of delicate floras alongside the bold landscapes. Investigation of the translation of texture and mark in the landscapes was an important feature.

I wanted to create an elegant contemporary print collection, suitable for women’s wear Autumn/Winter. I chose to use a palette that includes the natural colours found within the landscapes but complementing them with accents of colour.

remiarz92@hotmail.com 07814222394 Placements: Next Boyswear Design (Leicester), Monsoon (London), Whiston & Wright (London), Marks & Spencers Per-una design (London) & Golden Bear Toys (Shropshire).

Awards: Goodweave Design Competition 2012 (2nd prize).

Designs sold through Whiston & Wright.

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JESSICA RICE

Wilds of the English Countryside is a collection of silkscreen and digital prints created for Spring/Summer and is intended for high-end fashion.

Taking inspiration from the beauty found in the English countryside the collection encapsulates the flora and fauna found mainly in springtime.

The use of vibrant and pastel colours gives the collection an innovative feel that celebrates colour and design.

jessica.charlotte.rice@gmail.com jessicacharlotterice.wordpress.com 07817426100

Placements: TaylorMcArdle (Nottingham), Bay and Brown (London), James Lakeland (London)

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RUPINDER KAUR SAIMBI Delicacy, beauty and colour are among the central themes, which inspired me to further develop my understanding of English Garden flora.

The exploration of pattern, a soft colour palette and the accompaniment of fantasy elements amongst flora, have been the foundation of this collection.

I took inspiration for this collection from my travels to many quintessential English gardens such as Kew Gardens in London, from which I collected a broad series of images which formed part of my research and gave me deeper insight and knowledge of English garden flora.

It was my aim to convey the softness of the flora by using an assortment of fabrics, namely; Chiffon, Georgette and Silk. These fabrics aided in creating a gentle surface texture, which complimented the soft colours, and gentle imagery they were married too.

rupinder.kaur@hotmail.co.uk 07854075400

Placements: Tom Cody (London), Asiana Wedding Magazine (London), Anna Valentine (London), Jimmy Choo (London).

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CHARLOTTE SHELDON A fashion collection based around an exploration of fruity florals. The theme has a tropical sense to it which is conveyed through a bright, zesty colour palette.

I have combined my inspiration which is taken from the eye catching vibrant colours of Borough Market and the serene, botanical aspects of Kew Gardens; resulting in versatile yet eccentric prints. My designs have been printed onto a variety of fabrics creating an eccentric collection for Women’s Spring/Summer 16.

Placements: Branding Clothing International (Nottingham), Bubble Vintage UK (Loughborough)

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SOPHIE SMITH

Placements: Monsoon Accessorize (London), Matthew Williamson (London), Longina Phillips (Sydney) & APG Studios (Sheffield).

Inspired by the vibrant city of Marrakech and predominantly, the Majorelle Gardens, the vivid hues, the directional shapes and the dynamic light, this final collection of prints, embody this city in a contemporary and fresh form. Painterly and expressive in approach, bold marks, block shapes and photographic elements are combined together to emulate the influence of the window. The structural framework and constant relationship between exterior and interior environments, explored by Matisse and the other great painters from the Fauvist movement, have been integral to the development of this collection.

Sold freelance designs through Longina Phillips.

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LUCINDA TAYLOR The inspiration for my Cruise collection, intended for high-end fashion, originated from the idea of a twisted fairytale setting.

The designs are based upon the idea of nature’s metamorphosis from Winter to Spring. The seasons’ changes will be portrayed through a figurative portrayal together with the incorporation of contrasting techniques and colour to resemble

Design sold at Indigo, Premier Vision, Paris 2014

Competitions: H&M Competition 2013 (Winner).

Placements: Anya Hindmarch (London)

taylor_lucinda@ymail.com 07795836347 35

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SHAKERA TAYUB

My work is inspired by the beauty of Kuala Lumpur, a city that I visited last Christmas.

From the beautiful architecture to the wealth of natural landscapes and magnificent urban scenery, I have been able to translate these colours and designs to motivate and enhance my high end Spring/Summer fashion capsule collection.

The techniques I have used vary from screen printing onto mixed fabrics and leather combination, and digital printing as well as embellishing on top of the print.

This collection is created as geometric shapes, combined with floral motifs, promoting a traditional aesthetic that is truly unique and filled with the promise of Kuala Lumpur.

Awards: The Bradford Textile Society Design Competition (Commendation) & Clothworker’s Foundation Award for an Innovative Combination of Textile Processes for Interiors Market.

pinterest.com/tayub8271 shakeratayub@googlemail.com 07773548260 36

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ALICE WARD

The Notting Hill area inspired the theme of this project with a particular focus on Portobello Road.

My work aims to reflect a high level of energy, movement and colour in order to achieve a high-end Spring/Summer 2015 collection. I have incorporated a very fresh and vibrant colour palette to compliment my contemporary print designs.

Placements: Draw In Light (London), Harper’s Bazaar (London) & Jimmy Choo (London).

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The Multi-Media pathway at Loughborough is highly regarded for its experimental and individual approach to Textiles. Throughout the course MMT students have developed a comprehensive understanding of design, materials, and process through hard work and determination, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of textile design, to create innovative collections, underpinned by individual conceptual thinking.

Over recent years many multi-media Textiles graduates have gone on to work for prominent design studios in fashion and interior design contexts, some have used business knowledge developed on the course to set up their own companies, and others have chosen to progress their studies in specialist post-graduate education.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the students this year, and to help them develop individual collections of exciting work, and I wish them all the very best for the future.

Multi-Media Pathway Leader

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LIBBY CHILDS Intrigued by the imperfection that occurs in nature compared with the relative perfection achievable in man-made manufactures, this collection of work is inspired by the irregularity inherent in organic repetition, with hand making representing natural processes.

echilds27@gmail.com 07733370016

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RHIANNON COFFEY My project is called Urban Geometrics; I will be focusing on completing a collection of sophisticated prints mixed with geometric elements.

The project will begin with many photographs around the city and of interesting geometric and striking shapes, capturing the repetitive shapes and structures we pass every day without a thought. My aim is to make these simple shapes interesting and innovating through print, laser cutting and embellishing. I want to create an exciting collection that demonstrates a high standard of designs. The use of colour will be simplistic and fresh to make my designs and imagery stand out.

My aim is to design a collection that is suitable for interiors, so the use of materials is very important. I wish to use a combination of materials, light and heavy weight fabric as well as plastic so there is a good range of depth to my work. My final project showcases the beautiful designs I have created; panels of a large fabric that have movement, flexibility and structure.

rhiannon661@hotmail.com 07447419259

Placements: Maber Architects 2013 Awards: 1st Prize Winner at Young Creative Awards 2012

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HANNAH DEAKIN

www.elizabethkatedesigns.com hekdeakin@gmail.com

My collection was inspired by the theme of Fairy Tales and Fables. I was particularly interested in how each story conveys messages of both purity and corruption. This led me to translate elements of light and dark within my work to create atmospheric merits, a quality found in paintings of the illustrated stories I was enthused by.

Within my photography and drawings I aim to capture dramatic scenes through intricate linear detail intertwined with bold elements of colour in the aim to create distinctive qualities to my working style. Through initial development of colour experiments and sketches, I was able to create printed designs for the foundations of my pieces. This provided a guide for my embroidery, using stich and beading to enhance elements of the fabric forming radiant detail.

Such detailed backdrops combined with embellishment enabled my collection to display rich layers of depth, intricacy and story; reflective of my initial inspirational theme.

Placements: Matthew Williamson (London), Monsoon Accessorize (London) & Bedford Modern School (Bedford).

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BETHANY EVANS

evanswarway@hotmail.co.uk 07969047172

I have focused on surface design, building up layers and textures from a combination of plastics, flocking and cutwork.

My inspiration came from the peeling, flaking and rusting of old paint on walls, making the surface uneven and creating multiple layers.

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DANIELLE FOLKES

Placements: John Lewis (Nottingham), Jane Bowler (London) & Mary Jones Design (Stafford) Awards: Madeira Student Sponsorship 2014/15

Exploring the unseen and obscured sights of the world, my collection is inspired by aerial perceptions. A recent skydiving experience heavily influenced the motivation for this topic, revealing to me the beauty of the landscape from a rare viewpoint.

My collection considers the splendor of aerial photography, revealing both its structured and organic forms, along with its colours, patterns and finer details.

Experimenting with a variety of surface treatments, manipulation techniques and mark making, enhanced with delicate embroidery and unusual embellishment, has enabled me to create a contemporary interior surface collection suited to current and upcoming trends. Furthermore, the combination of traditional textile fabrics and unconventional materials, such as patinated copper, has enabled me to create a unique and stimulating array of work.

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EMILY GUTSELL-BUTCHER Placements: Diane Von Furstenberg (New York), Margo Selby (Whistable), Tatty Devine (London) & Anna Valentine (London).

My work explores the fluidity and movement of natural elements such as wind, fire, ice and water, as well as birds.

Using hand embroidery, beading and dying techniques I have created unusual surfaces directed towards couture fashion. The theme is brought together by the use of strong, smoky colours with the inclusion of real feathers.

Awards: Clothworkers Foundation Award for an Innovative Combination of Textile Processes for the Fashion Market at Bradford Textiles Competition.

emilygutsell@msn.com 07910631955

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MEGAN HEARSE

Placements: Diane Von Furstenberg (New York), Tom Cody (London) & Jenny King Embroidery (Brighton).

meganhearse.wix.com/textiledesign meganhearse@hotmail.com 07955754208

‘Crystal Armour’- an exploration into the protection of fragile crystal formations.

My work incorporates tactile and rigid geometric surfaces into one collection to demonstrate a combination of traditional and contemporary techniques. The integration of armour and crystals has inspired the use of digital embroidery, laser cutting and pleating to create responses, which provide a background for detailed embellishment.

Heavy stitching and beading has been applied to men’s suit and winter fabrics to act as a modern form of armour and in contrast sheer fabrics have been shibori dyed and delicately embroidered to represent fragile crystals. My collection brings two juxtaposing themes together to create ‘crystal armour’.

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Placements: The Walt Disney Company (London), Nylander Couture (London) & Watermark Publishing (Corby)

Multi-Media Textiles

CHERYL HIGGINS

cherylnhiggins.wix.com/textilesdesigner cheryl.n.higgins@gmail.com 07817382603 @higgins_cheryl

Awards: Dennis Holt Travel Scholarship & Shirley Conran Travel Scholarship Exhibited at Agua Doce Exhibition (Santiago de Compostela, Spain) 2014

Hidden Reality: Chic Favela During a research trip to Brazil in 2014, I saw the diversity in the lives of Brazilian people from the luxury enjoyed by the wealthy to the poverty of those in favelas. My design concept intends to highlight the disparity using different surfaces and materials to reflect contrasts with the rich and poor and show a transition between the two.

I aim to show the beauty in everyday materials, focusing on their patterns and textures to reflect the Brazilian mentality that every item has potential. My drawings are based on scrap pieces of wood which have been distorted through reflection.

Everyday materials such as found corrugated cardboard are used to highlight how materials can have a second life. I have combined simple materials and colours with reflective, shiny, surfaces to represent superfluous wealth.

The outcomes have an interior focus and are one off, large-scale, surface texture panels and designs for soft furnishings including wallpaper and fabrics.

My pieces are aimed at the luxury sector but the irony is that they will have originated from waste.

The surfaces reflect a distorted view and each piece represents the hidden reality of the problems going unnoticed in Brazil.

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ALICE MONTGOMERY

Placements: WRX Eyeworks (Belfast), Amtico International (Coventry), Nicholas Oakwell Couture (London), Timorous Beasties (Glasgow) & Royal School Armagh (Armagh).

Awards: Bradford Textiles Society (Commendation in Association of Fashion and Textile Courses).

Interactive Atmosphere

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A collection of fashion based samples aimed at a luxury Ready to Wear market, exploring the co-existence and relationship between the man-made and natural world.

Beginning initially with first hand images, the concept has evolved through drawing and experimentation, translating into diverse material samples demonstrating both natural and manmade influences through traditional and digital techniques. Overall the collection has a constructed geometric feel, expressed through both 3D and 2D surfaces.

Multi-Media Textiles

CLAIRE NOBLE

My project is inspired by birds. In particular crows, ravens and magpies have always fascinated and intrigued me.

Each have their own unique beauty, strength, quirkiness, unpredictability and weaknesses. To me birds represent eternal life and freedom. I am particularly intrigued by the dark mythology, omens and superstitions attached to these species of birds, and consequently my work reflects darkness and light by my use of monochrome.

Throughout my collection I have tried to capture the unpredictability, excitement and darkness of these birds within my prints and material experiments. I have made extensive use of neoprene as I like the fact that it has similar properties to birds’ feathers, as it is flexible, waterproof, insulating and intriguing to work with. I like to apply unusual textile surfaces onto my work to create a level of depth in order to produce more tactile imagery.

noblecyd@yahoo.co.uk 07533635486

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HOLLY ANNA OUGHTON

My project ‘Alive with Water’ explores the different states and areas in which water inhabits. It has allowed me to discover and combine the beauty of water, to syndicate the living, moving and frozen together, in order to capture the eccentric and intellectual shape and pattern within water.

My colours come alive with the natural blues being contrasted with vibrant hints of colour captured under the water, accompanied by subtle metallic.

The combination of printed textiles complemented with fabric manipulation and sophisticated beading leads to a unique set of bold and unusual fabric samples, created for a Spring/Summer sportswear collection.

hollyaoughton@gmail.com 07807124194

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AUGUSTA PHILIPPOU

gussiphilipppou@gmail.com 07758831587 @gussiphilippou

Placements: Tatty Devine (London) & Buffalo Private Label (Loughborough).

Reflecting on the way that memories fade over time by examining a gradual change in surface colour, texture and shape.

Initially I focused on worn away, aged garments and weathered walls that have become altered over time. The samples produced are based on initial photographs, time progression studies, pinhole imagery and mark making compositional drawings. The outcomes are artefacts which can be used in a fashion context and reflect garment shapes. They are embroidered using both traditional and haute couture techniques. The work produced is subtle and reflects the initial concept.

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Multi-Media Textiles

KATY PORRELLI

katyporrelli@hotmail.co.uk 07769336397

‘Sinister Anemone’ is a fashion-based collection, exploring the natural growth and decay that transpires within a stormy costal environment over time.

Heavily influenced by the organic growths beneath the sea, my collection considers both the abstract and elegant floral forms, along with its colours, textures and intricate patterns.

Experimenting with various fabric manipulation techniques such as embroidery, embellishment, laser cutting and layering of technical fabrics, has allowed me to generate a contemporary Autumn/Winter Menswear fashion collection, suited to present and forthcoming luxury styles.

Awards: Maderia Student Sponsorship 2014/15

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HANNAH REFAAT hannah.refaat@hotmail.co.uk 07792393140

Placements: Gather No Moss (London), Tom Cody (London), Bay & Brown (London) & Diane Von Furstenberg (New York).

‘Out of this world; the sublime’ investigates explosive and unpredictable reactions created in and outside the world, without barriers or limitations.

By collaborating with the Astromony Unit in the Department of Physics, I was able to collect in-depth research of the Universe and Space. These initial primary images and drawings provided the backdrop of my work, and enabled the composition of a vast range of heavily embellished samples, with more simplistic designs. They are carefully considered embellished pieces, immersed with the cosmic blackness of space. To create these embellished samples, I was able to laser cut and make beads with shapes captured from my primary research.

I combined both elaborate details and hints of colour, with more simplistic designs, in order to produce an impression of the immensity of space with the intricacies of rock formations.

Both are natural phenomena and so provide an interesting structure for my designs. This project aimed to create organic, mystical, transcendent, bold and dramatic pieces, in order to portray the eccentricity and eeriness of space.

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Multi-Media Textiles

ELEANOR FLORENCE SLINGER

This collection of designs has evolved from the study of routes. Fascinated by the concept of tracing journeys and pathways by which nutrients flow in nature, this work combines the imagery of routes and roots, in both senses of the word.

www.eleanorflorence.com efs@eleanorflorence.com 07969690234

The collection shows intricate linear structures by exploring route and root imagery found in maps and veins in nature. Detailed drawings are translated onto a selection of materials that reflect the underlying concept.

The collection aims to create a range of surfaces that interact with light.

Different combinations of materials and innovative techniques have been used to produce interesting visual effects.

Traditional and contemporary techniques such as embroidery, print and cutwork have been used to achieve unique designs. Natural materials have been combined with a neutral colour palette to produce a sophisticated, high-end interior collection.

Placements: Tom Cody (London), Tatty Devine (London), Ruth Singer (Leicester), The Toft Alpaca Studio (Rugby) & Imagine Theatre at De Montfort Hall (Leicester).

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KATHERINE TAYLOR I am interested in the idea of value being added to abject or overlooked materials through investment of time and skill, and the way that unassuming items can be elevated to hold greater meaning through use and human contact.

Treasured items such as heirlooms and historical artefacts are preserved because of the connection they represent with another person or time.

I am interested in themes of authenticity, harmony with nature and humility in craftsmanship. The Japanese word for this is Kenkyo, and it refers to the humble or anonymous work of a craftsman free from egotistical ambitions.

It also suggests modesty and a ‘beauty without splendour’ which harnesses a subtle beauty found in nature and does not seek praise or glorification.

www.ks-taylor.com ktaylor2908@gmail.com 07961117479 @kt_2908

Programme Representative for Textiles: Innovation & Design Placements: Alexander McQueen (London), Anna Valentine (London), Jimmy Choo (London) & Matthew Williamson (London).

Awards: Bradford Textiles Competition 2015 (Highly Commended), Society of Dyers and Colourists International Design Competition Midlands Regional Heat 2015 (2nd Place) & Shortlisted for the Batsford Prize 2015.

My work embodies these elements through the use of natural and biodegradable materials; up-cycled and remade fabrics fashioned using hand processes and traditional craft skills. The items are not designed to be static; they will change shape and texture subtly with time and use as they come to reflect the life and experiences of the person who uses them.

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LISA THOMPSON

Fuelled by a fascination of the mechanical elements of authentic machinery, the project has a close relation to the futuristic style of steampunk.

Working with a selection of hand-processes, I focus on how a range of materials connect and work together, similar to how the components of machinery cooperate. Both small intricate and large scale processes construct tactile outcomes intended for costume designs.

Placements: Tom Cody Design (London) & The Toft Alpaca Shop (Dunchurch).

thompsonlisa1210@gmail.com 07887243052

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The Woven Textiles pathway is highly regarded and respected both nationally and internationally.

The students have an innovative and individual approach in the use of materials and equipment.

Many students have spent time on placement working in the textile industry and in design studios giving an extra Diploma in Professional Studies.

The student experience has been greatly enhanced by exposure to external requirements. This year’s graduating students have entered major competitions as well as exhibiting their collections at the international design trade fair ‘Indigo’ in Paris, where many designs have been sold to prestigious clients.

The weavers graduating this year are well equipped to face the challenge of the increasing demands made upon them by the industry.

Woven Textiles Pathway Leader

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REBECCA BATCHELOR

Placements: Julien Macdonald (London), Giles Deacon (London) & Margo Selby (Whitstable).

Competitions: Top Three in H&M Brief.

rebeccabatchelor7@gmail.com 07715294559

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A journey through the city of London at night inspired my collection of woven fabrics. The reflections of the bright lights on some of London’s most well-known landmarks led me to select a bold and lively colour palette, where shots of neon contrast with dark tones.

Using a variety of yarns, such as metallic lurex, viscose and silk, and also the process of devorĂŠ, has enabled me to create fabrics with interesting texture and fresh aesthetic.

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KATIE BROWN

katiebrown93@live.co.uk 07889811192

Placements: Jenny Packham (London) George Spencer Designs (London) Drawing inspiration from nature, this fabric collection uses a wide range of colours and textures, focusing on mixing traditional techniques with contemporary materials. Inspiration comes from vibrant butterflies and shimmering beetles, with a bright, energetic colour palette.

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MARY ELLIS

mary.f.ellis@aol.co.uk 07447921400

Placements: Tatty Devine (London).

Inspired by the patterns and designs found within places of worship. The collection takes heavy influence from the intricacy, repetition and tessellation that can be found within Islamic and Middle Eastern design.

The final woven collection aims to embody the theme by focusing heavily on pattern whilst using a fresh colour pallet to create a modern feel with a sense of fun.

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ANASTAZIA HADJIYIAKOUMI Inspired by a visit to The Eden Project in Cornwall, I was excited by the bold colours and natural forms seen in the plants and flowers of the tropical and Mediterranean gardens.

I was also fascinated by the contrast between the large-scale manmade structure of the bio-domes and the natural worlds inside them. My designs explore this fusion of geometric pattern, structure and wild florals through the use of vibrant colours and interesting material combinations to create a dynamic collection of woven interior fabrics.

Placements: James Lakeland (London), WGSN (London), Next PLC (Leicester).

Sold work at Premier Vision, Paris 2013, Shortlisted for New Design Britain Competition: Fabric Category.

a.n.hadjiyiakoumi@gmail.com 07545489849

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CHLOE HAMMOND-SMITH

My project is based on the theme of English gardens.

From developing my previous project on woodlands, I have been able to discover new forms of composition, colour and texture.

I’ve experimented with new materials in my collection such as leather.

Through a carefully selected colour palette, I have created weaves suitable for a Spring/Summer fashion collection.

Placements: Christopher Farr (London), Karolina York (Australia), Philip Traecy (London), British Fashion Council (London), Anna Valentine (London).

chloehammondsmith@hotmail.co.uk 07825787986

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RACHEL HANNAM

My project focuses on the growth of bacteria in petri dishes. Bacteria flourishes in such interesting ways and forms beautiful compositions within a circular confinement in such an organic way.

Texture is the focal point in this project. I have been experimenting with a lot of different yarns and materials to create exciting textural effects. The blending in colour and the contrast between hard and soft lines has been translated into my weaving and is something that I have tried to highlight. A colour palette has been selected for an autumn/winter fashion collection.

rachel_hannam@hotmail.co.uk 07738255515 Placements: Margo Selby (Whitstable), Longina Phillips (Sydney) & Anna Valentine (London).

Design sold at Indigo 2015.

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LAUREN HELLIWELL

www.laurenhelliwell.blogspot.co.uk laurenhelliwell@hotmail.co.uk 07868515498 @laurenhelliwel1

My collection of woven designs are based on an in-depth study of hummingbirds, concentrating on the delicate and ornate aesthetics of the crests and wings.

Sold work at Indigo 2014.

The colour palette has two divisions, one focusing on the soft grey and brown tones, and the other colour palette is a combination of rich colourful tones to portray the striking and iridescent nature of the hummingbirds’ crests and plumage. The ornamental nature of the hummingbirds has prompted me to explore various hand drawn responses including jacquard weaving and digital printing.

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NAOMI ISON naomi.ison@btinternet.com 07851425401

Inspired by the Lake District, this collection of woven textiles captures the colour palette and patterns found in the landscape through the changing seasons.

Exploring the vastness of the Cumbrian backdrop along with the textures and detailing’s found in the ferns, foliage and flowers encouraged the creation of a collection that includes lively fringed pieces alongside subtle patterns and simple dip dyed crepe samples.

As a designer, I have a passion for colour, traditional handcraft, and quality design, elements that have been celebrated to create a line of innovative and contemporary woven textiles.

Placements: Marks and Spencer (London), Wallace Sewell (London), Margo Selby (Whitstable), Melin Tregwynt (Pembrokeshire) & Longina Phillips (Sydney).

Designs sold freelance through Longina Phillips.

Competitions: Society of Dyers and Colourists International Design Competition 2015 (Midlands Regional Winner), The Bradford Textile Society 2013 (2nd Prize), GoodWeave Rug Design Competition 2012 (Highly Commended) & Shirley Conran Travel Grant 2015.

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VICTORIA MARTOCCIA

This collection predominantly focuses on the relationship between natural light and materials.

With visual research centered on the growing of salt crystals, this collection aims to explore the geometric aspects of crystals and how these surfaces react to natural light through the skill of weaving. Dense, opaque woven blocks are interspersed with lightweight, transparent areas allowing natural light to shine through and create a distinct contrast between light and dark.

Placements: Next PLC (Leicester) & Helen Foot Design (Shrewsbury) Awards: Scholarship from The Worshipful Company of Weavers 2014

Flat surfaces with sheen are contrasted with random areas of fringing and floats. The collection works on placement designs rather than repeats which plays upon the randomness of crystal growing.

Drawing and mark making are an integral part to this collection with lightweight digital prints adding another aspect and dimension to the collection.

These pieces are designed to be seen as a whole and are intended to work best when layered up.

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ALISON MASON

Twine and Tide This distinctly experimental collection takes inspiration from the texture, fluidity and contrasts discovered on the shoreline; with a creative juxtaposition of natural, silk and speciality man-made yarns used to produce quality couture samples.

Placements: The Handweavers Studio & Gallery (London), TOFT (Rugby), Melin Tregwynt (Wales), Margo Selby (Whitstable).

Sponsored by The Handweavers Gallery and Studio

www.alison-mason.com am.alisonmason@gmail.com @amargaretmace

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JODIE PEARSON

A bold and vibrant collection of woven fabrics for fashion. The natural folds and pleats found in florals have inspired the pattern and intense colour featured throughout the collection.

This is demonstrated further with the addition of smocking.

jodie-elizabeth-pearson@hotmail.co.uk 07951633615 A variety of hand-dyed cottons and silks help to create innovative range of woven fabrics. The collection demonstrates my passion for experimenting with vivid colours and surface qualities.

Placements: Next PLC (Leicester) Textiles Committee: Treasurer

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kelly.frances.salter.13@gmail.com 07969864289 @kellysalter13

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KELLY FRANCES SALTER

Focusing on the orchid collection at Kew Gardens, my work explores the balance between the delicate floral colour movement and the geometric structures of the glasshouses they are displayed in.

Through the combination of an energetic colour palette and intricate woven structures my collection has developed, exploring a range of fibres for a fashion market.

Competitions: H&M Brief 2014 (Top Three) & Bradford Textiles Competition 2014 (1st Prize).

Scholarship: Worshipful Company of Weavers (2015).

Sold 3 Designs at Indigo 2015.

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EMMA SIMMONDS

My collection draws inspiration from the geometric and block patterns of Bauhaus textiles. By using large blocks to compliment intricate shapes I have created a variety of woven designs investigating the concepts of scale and line.

I have used a warm colour pallet of rich tones with accent colours throughout the different samples. This collection shows a diverse range of woven techniques including the traditional Galician process called Felpa.

I have used this method to create graphic, textured fabrics that offer contrasts to the lightweight silk and cotton pieces in the rest of the collection.

Placements: Margo Selby (Whitstable), Nicola Killeen (London), Wallace Sewell (London), Whitchurch Silk Mill (Hampshire), Jenny King (Brighton), Melin Tregwynt (Pembrokeshire) & Anna Champeney (Galicia, Spain).

Awards: Worshipful Company of Weavers Grant 2014, Shirley Conran travel Grant 2015, 3rd place in Bradford Textile Awards 2015 & Commended in Bradford Textile Awards 2015.

Sold to Hugo Boss at Indigo 2015.

e.simmonds@outlook.com 07811309183

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PHILLIPA-LOIS SMITH phillipalois@gmail.com

My final project focuses on the still life of fish, I was inspired by the beautiful colour palettes and the intricacy of their scales and delicate features.

The metallic shade’s and translucent areas have also been key to my research and design development, which I have tried to portray through to my weaves by using fine silks, lurex and other fine yarns.

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KELSIE ANN STEWART

My project focuses on sunsets, dusk and skylines, combined with wrought iron gates and lights to inspire the pattern.

Drawing on the contrast of the soft colours and abstract shapes of the sky with the strong fluid lines of the gates and the bright, harsh colours of the lights; to produce a unique collection intended for Spring/ Summer fashion. This is combined with macramĂŠ designs, to further explore the intricacies of line, shape and pattern against a back drop of light and colour.

kelsiestewartdesign.wix.com/portfolio kelsiestewart4@gmail.com 07568571032 71

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ALICE WALKER I chose to explore the beauty in nature, focusing on fungi and the exquisite colours that are captured within. I took an unconventionally beautiful subject and emphasized it through the process of woven design into something delicate and striking.

I created movement found in fungi, within both my drawings and woven designs through experimenting with a variety of fabrics and yarns. I focused on the stripes within fungi and explored how the colours worked together to create well balanced nuances of colour.

My colour palette is both eye catching and subtle enabling a varied collection to be created for the use in interior design.

Placements: Margo Selby (Whitstable), Marks and Spencer (London) & Longina Phillips (Australia).

Awards: Shirley Conran Travel Grant 2015.

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ALESSANDRA GIOVANNA WILLOX

Inspired by the Great Barrier Reef, I have created an experimental woven collection for fashion.

I explored in detail the use of colour and texture throughout the coral, and translated this into my weaves using a range of techniques and yarns.

Placements: Monsoon Accessorize (London), Tom Cody (London), Life with Bird (Melbourne, Australia) & Margo Selby (Whitstable).

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a_willox@hotmail.co.uk 07540495521

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SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STAFF A warm thank you to all School of the Arts staff for their continued help and support during our time at Loughborough University.

TEXTILES TUTORS Kerry Walton Yemi Awosile Jan Bowman Jan Shenton Tina Frank

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Also, thank you to Charlotte Hetheridge, Faith Kane, and Paula Gamble-Schwarz.

TECHNICAL TUTORS Alan Duncan Andrew Chong Ben Dolman Darren Weaver Matthew Fray Stuart Franey Anne Acosta Luke Harrison Matthew Broughton Ria Mathieson Sally Yates Zara Pickett

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CRITICAL HISTORICAL STUDIES Malcolm Barnard Thank you to all of the Critical and Historical tutors who guided and supported us through our dissertations.

We would like to say a special thank you to everyone who has helped us fundraise and continually supported us throughout the three years at Loughborough University, through thick and thin, we hope we have made you proud.

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO...

Alan Duncan and Phil Wilson For photographing and editing all of the photo’s in the catalogue.

Becky Lauder-Fletcher, Clare Drummond and Steve Warren For their support with the marketing of the degree show.

Textiles Commitee Alison Mason (Chair), Jodie Pearson (Treasurer), Sophie Smith, Emma Simmonds, Ali Walker, Katherine Taylor and Helen Paynter.

For all their hard work in organising and running the degree show Rachel Jones For all her fundraising efforts and support to the committee.

Amy Bishop | www.amybishopdesign.co.uk For designing the Opus brand and supporting us on all design ventures.

Finally we would like to thank our sponsors who without their help and generosity in donations and fundraising; this years degree show would not have been a success.

TJ Yesufu and Nessan Costello ShowStar Entertainments | www.showstarents.co.uk

For helping us with organising our fundraising events.

Walton Brook | www.waltonbrook.com For their kind donation of wine for our Private View.

Rothley Wine Ltd | www.rothleywine.com

For their kind donation of wine for our Private .

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