Surface Pattern Design Degree Show 2018

FOREWORD The Surface Pattern Degree Show 2018 presents the work of twenty four completing 3rd year BA students, and seven 4th year MDes students. This exhibition is a celebration of their individual journeys.

To get to this point, the students have undertaken a wide variety of challenging learning experiences offered to them by the programme. They are well versed in an impressive variety of design and making skills, enabling them to produce the exquisite work you see on display. Their creativity, their innovation, and the high standards they have achieved make them ready to pitch to their chosen markets and contexts.

Highlights for this group include a live project undertaken with H&M Stockholm last year, culminating in 6 spending last summer there on placement. Several 4th years have recently exhibited at Object, Rotterdam’s prestigious design fair, reaching a truly global audience. Both groups pitched their designs to Mission Gallery’s curated shop this Christmas, many were successfully selected to sell their work alongside established makers.

Several students have been involved in pitching and designing for the University’s new SA1 development, and are now liaising with architects, on the install of their ideas. Over the last month student work has been popping up on High Street as part of the city’s regeneration. These projects are testament to the notion that Surface Pattern has far reaching applications, and through their resourcefulness, we know that the class of 2018 will flourish creatively at the next stage of their adventures.

Each year group brings with it a differing complexion - a character of their own. This year group will be remembered for their enthusiasm and thirst for creativity. They are characterised by a great sense of fun, by their work ethic and ambition, and latterly by their lovely team spirit. We will be very sorry to see them go! The Surface Pattern team would like to offer the Surface Pattern graduates of 2018 our warmest congratulations.

BA HONS

ALICE COLVILLE Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: The idea behind my major project is based on my travels last summer to Singapore, London and Western Australia. Whilst visiting I encountered some of the most luxurious hotels, fascinating architectural structures and beautiful scenic gardens. These themes have inspired me to want to create tranquil and outstanding wallpapers, as well as a beautiful range of fabrics.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years’ time I see myself working in a leading textiles and interior company. I am an extremely determined individual who, no matter what role I find myself in, is prepared to work my way up and gain experience, moving forward with any opportunities that arise. My dream and ambitions are to see my work in production, comprising of extravagant and luxury materials.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

What I love most about the BA Hons Surface Pattern Design course is that it has offered me the chance to work amongst live briefs.

This has given me great experiences to not only test my abilities in responding to a brief, but also tailoring work to clients. This course has also helped let me attain and develop my own unique style, through applying experimentation whilst working towards an industry standard.

alice.colville@hotmail.co.uk www.acolville146540.wixsite.com/alice-colville IG - @alicecolville

BETHAN AMES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My final major project is a mix of myths and legends from different times and places around the world. I have used this theme as a platform to create a collection of work. My practice involves materiality and experimentation with textures. Colour also plays a big role in my concept for this project, bringing a bright, contemporary twist to a typically more natural, earthy palette Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope to see myself working in amongst creative teams with a variety of tasks that challenge me daily. I would like to be in a role where I can oversee and manage projects that will give me many opportunities to meet new people and travel to different areas within my role. I’d like to find success and fulfilment in my area of work, enjoying each new adventure that life throws at me.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

The thing that I have loved most about surface pattern design is the friendships I have built and the contact hours we have with tutors.

During my time on the course I have had a lot of ups and downs and although the tutors are there primarily to help us with studies they also give us a lot of support in life. This is something that I will definitely miss after leaving university

bethan.ames@hotmail.co.uk www.bethanames.wixsite.com/surfacepattern IG - @bethan.ames

BETHAN DAVIES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project has been inspired by tropical foliage and jungle animals. My collection of fabrics is an exciting take on a popular Spring/Summer theme, which includes imagery gathered from trips to Spain, Stockholm and many different plant houses and zoos. My choice of colours and materials creates playful and vibrant samples of patterns with hand-finished details and embellishments.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years I would like to be designing and being productive every day. I’d like to find a print design studio where I would continually grow and develop as a designer, learning about new processes and materials. I would love to eventually have my own small business where I could sell my own designs alongside my day job and potentially developing that into my main passion and career.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I have fallen in love with the process of creating. From researching and initial drawings to transforming them into patterns and designs that can be applied to whichever surface and material I choose.

Through my internship at H&M, I have experienced my designs being sold in store and this is something I find myself getting motivated by and striving to experience again in the future.

bmdavies95@hotmail.co.uk www.bmdavies95.wixsite.com/bethandavies IG - @bethdavies_design

CLOÉ THOMAS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: The ideas that I have for my final major project stem from a lifelong dream of mine to travel America. My inspiration has come from Area 51 and western films. These are my favourite things about America as someone who has never been. I believe that the reason I chose this theme is because my grandfather loved old western films and doing this project has made me feel closer to him.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself following 2 pathways after graduating. The first being a job in a paper based company where I can excel through designing patterns and motifs. The second is starting my own paper based company. This way I can use my skills I will gain to design my own brand and be my own boss. It is also a dream of mine to own my own small petting farm that I would run on the side.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I believe that surface pattern design has many great qualities and I have thoroughly enjoyed every day over the past three years. This makes it really difficult to think of any downsides to the course.

I think the thing I love most about surface pattern design is the relationships I have built with my tutors and classmates. They are the people who made my time here truly special.

cloejeandesign@outlook.com www.cloejean.wixsite.com/cloejeandesign IG - @cloe_jean_spd

CORIE BETH JONES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My Major Project is inspired by the four seasons and the transition between them. I have designed, layered and manipulated cloth to create a botanically focussed story, representing the yearly atmospheric changes. My collection features a strong emphasis on mood in the way that colour, pattern, light and texture are applied and experienced.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself working within an established team of textile designers, as an in-house designer. A lot of large design companies appear to be in larger cities, and I would love nothing more than to be in that energetic, dynamic and creative working environment full time.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface Pattern Design has consistently fuelled my passion for textile design. The open access facilities and supportive staff have allowed my creative ideas to reach their full potential. The vibrant and diverse studio space, which is always rich in colour, pattern, talent and friendliness, intensified my ambition and inspiration throughout my years learning.

coriebethjones@gmail.com www.coriebethjones.wixsite.com/cbsp IG - @floralsbycbj

DANIELLE TAYLOR Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project is a unique and bold collection of work involving detailed botanicals and colourful geometrics. My ideas behind the collections have been influenced by WGSN trend research whilst interning at H&M in Stockholm. The two collections I have designed are both individually separated by the colour palettes used and materials best suited for each season, however still have the same concept.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years, I would like to see myself working in a UK based print studio. I have had great experience working as an intern at a worldwide fashion company and this is a role I would like to continue to strive for in the coming years. As a designer, creating a high volume of prints is something that I have continued to develop each day whilst studying.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Whilst studying Surface Pattern Design, I have enjoyed working with all types of surfaces and materials. I like the flexibility you have, whether you’re a fashion or interior designer. It has given me the freedom to experiment with various surfaces whilst studying and has helped me to create work which expresses my style and identity as a designer for fashion.

dtaylorsurfacepattern@outlook.com www.dtpattern.wixsite.com/danielletaylor IG - @danielletaylordesigns

EMILY JAMES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project is based on the East Asian countries, China and Japan. I have primarily focused on Asian Ceramics found in the Glynn Vivian and the V&A. I want my project to be fun and contemporary and a tribute to the Japanese wrapping technique furoshiki. I hope to make a collection of eccentric wrapping papers, supported by fabric samples, as I enjoy working with both textiles.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Following previous internships at H&M in Stockholm, and greetings company, IG Design, over the next few years I plan on furthering my experiences in both the fashion industry and the Giftware industry, and then eventually finding a job as a print designer. I’d like to be working outside of Wales, maybe even outside of the UK as I feel inspired by other cultures around Europe.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

My favourite thing about Surface Pattern Design is giving my drawings a purpose. I love how my designs can be put onto any surface. The best thing about the course is that there is access to amazing facilities to take your designs even further. The course offers so many opportunities in the design industry and makes you an employable, confident designer by the end of 3rd Year.

emilyrjames16@gmail.com www.emilyrjames16.wixsite.com IG - @emilyrjamesdesigns

HANNAH BENIAMOUS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My ideas and inspirations have stemmed from my recent visit to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. I was inspired by the textures, colourful buildings and architecture that surrounds the coast. Using a variety of painterly marks to create textures and floral imagery I want to design commercial collections suitable for interior textiles that will combine all different aspects from my visit Where do you see yourself in five years?

In the years to come I hope to gain industry experience from internships and employment specialising in interior styling as well as pattern and textile design. I would like to travel to find new inspirations to fuel my design work and then hope to open my own business and build up a client base where I can use the skills I’ve learnt from experiences to design and style interiors.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface pattern design offers the flexibility to explore different material and contextual pathway areas, to see what suits you best as a designer. The facilities here have allowed me to build up a skill base I feel I wouldn’t have gained anywhere else. The relationships I have with lecturers and classmates have made my experience even more enjoyable and is something I will miss.

hannah_beniamous@hotmail.com www.hannahbeniamous.wixsite.com/pattern IG - @hannahbeniamousdesign

JESSICA ROBINSON Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: Inspired by an exhibition on Folk Art in Sweden, my major project is influenced by folk art of different cultures. My fashion collection will utilise patterns, colour palettes, and embellishments; working harmoniously together to create pieces for both women and children. Techniques used for this collection include digital and hand stitch, beading, screen printing and fabric dyeing.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years, I hope to be working within an independent local company as a designer or maker creating fashion textiles. After gaining practical and business experience, I would look to starting my own design company. Further down the line, I also intend to explore teaching further as a potential career opportunity, at a college or university.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love the freedom of designing, being able to explore my own ideas and play around with techniques that would not be possible without the guidance I have received, and access to facilities. Working within a large open studio space has given me room to grow as a designer, inspired by others around me. Surface Pattern has given me confidence in myself and my work, inspiring me to pursue a career in design.

jessicarobinson9308@gmail.com www.jessicalrobinsonspd.wixsite.com/mysite IG - @jessicarobinsonspd

JESSICA SAINT Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project has been inspired by my visit to Slovakia last summer. Most of my time was spent in the countryside, where I fell in love with my surroundings. My collection reflects the nature and florals I experienced. I wanted to explore Slovakian heritage and ‘traditional English’ country homes context, to create a cross reference and intertwine both elements.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself working for an interior company designing fabrics and wallpaper. I want to continue, doing what I love, and really grow more as a designer. Later on, I may consider setting up my own brand, designing and selling products of my own, however to start off with I still have a lot to learn from others. I am keen to gain placements and employment in the industry after graduating.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love being able to have the freedom to express myself in pattern form. Seeing individual motifs being shaped together to create a pattern, then seeing it transformed into interior context is such a proud and satisfying moment. This is what I am most looking forward to when I start working in this field, seeing all my designs or piece I’ve helped work on being transformed into products.

jessicaevesaint@gmail.com www.jessicasaint.wixsite.com/jessicasaintdesign IG - @jessicasaintdesign

LAURA EVANS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project is inspired by floral silhouettes and geometric forms seen in nature. I am particularly influenced by the work of Sue Bradley and the trend drivers of Wild, Protection and Regeneration.

To create my unique collection I have used a range of processes such as enamel and powder coatingonto steel, ceramics, pattered wall panels and digitally printed wallpapers.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I want to work in an established company as my work suits both interior and maker pathways. I am very much a people person and bounce off positivity and ideas. Individually I will continue making my own work and wish to develop forms and structures using a mixture of hard materials, to create amazing work for exhibition purposes.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface pattern design offers limitless creative opportunities to use artistic and technological skills, not only can you work with drawings but also layer visual and artistic materials. The skills required to apply different materials is a challenging curve, however fulfilling, as each technique becomes fluid as my method of working expands.

lauraevans.designs@gmail.com lauraevansdesigns.wixsite.com/website IG - @lj_evans_design

LAURA WIGGANS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project is inspired by Japanese street fashion and notions of nostalgia as I have always loved Japanese fashion and the bright and bold imagery of the 90s and early 2000s. I chose a bright colour palette and have used bold imagery to give my work a fun vibe that mirrors my inspiration but also shows my own unique identity and a contemporary spin on the nostalgia.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years’ time I see myself either working as a freelance designer or as part of a design team in an independent fashion or accessories label. I aspire to keep my identity as a designer and in the future, I would also love to be running my own brand. I currently run a small enterprise selling the things that I make but I would love to expand on this if I get the opportunity to.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love that the course encourages everyone to build their own identities as designers and also how it pushes us to really work hard for the things that we want to achieve. I also love how varied the course is, it has given me so many amazing skills across different pathways and areas that allow me to build on my work in so many different ways using varied techniques and materials.

l.wiggans97@outlook.com www.lwiggans97.wixsite.com/laurawiggans IG - @lauradoingartstuff

MADDY HEARNE Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: The ‘Midnight Florals & The Victorian Green House’ Spring /Summer collection brings my paintings of traditionally British, and feminine blooms together for clothing and wallpaper. The idea is to capture realistic botanicals with motifs inspired by the paintings in the Wallace Collection, based in London.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I can see myself working across a diverse surface pattern related field; For a small fashion or interior design company in London, creating hand drawn paintings for fabric design. I would also like to do illustrations for magazines, gifts and books which could develop into my own independent business. Teaching is also a possibility.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love how I can work with trends and be creative with my drawing and painting, turning them into fashion and interior design outcomes. I enjoy developing my own style with floral motifs, changing the scales and experimenting with colours and themes playfully making my patterns bolder or more delicate.

maddy_hearne@outlook.com www. maddyhearne.wixsite.com/madeline IG - @madeline7618

MASON ROSE LIMA-JONES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My project focuses on the theme of geometric pattern, investigating the way fabric folds create abstracts within. Using origami as inspiration, I have manipulated fabric and pattern using pleats and embossing techniques to create new textures. My final designs are large hand cross dyed fabric samples with a devore geometric pattern.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years time I aspire to have gained my Masters qualification and travel around the world, learning new techniques and skills from the countries I have visited. I am aiming to have a career in printing and dyeing bringing together new and old traditions, inspired by new experiences.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love Surface Pattern Design for its flexibility and freedom of creativity. I find myself liberated by the use of colour and the wide expanse of skills and techniques that can be applied to any surface.

Nothing is absolute, anything can change and for me this is the joy of Surface Pattern Design.

mason.1995@hotmail.co.uk www.masonlimajones.wixsite.com/masonlima-jones

IG - @masonlimajones

MEGAN THOMAS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: I have been inspired by my research into interior architecture gathered on recent trips to four European cities; Stockholm, Venice, Prague and Barcelona. I extracted inspiring motifs and designs in each city to create a rich fusion of culture and heritage. My aim has been to produce a range of luxurious high-end prints on beautiful fabrics for a sophisticated menswear context.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself ideally working as a print designer within a fashion environment. I would like to work as part of a contemporary and current fashion company, continuing to to learn and explore new innovative ways of designing. I hope to widen my knowledge particularly in print for menswear fashion, whilst also challenging myself in taking opportunities within women’s wear.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

The thing I love most about Surface Pattern Design is the positive and inspiring atmosphere of our studio. The encouragement and support of all of our lecturers and peers who inspire us to challenge ourselves and to keep pushing our abilities. Making the most of all the opportunities and the facilities we have to create unique designs and express ourselves as individual designers..

meganrthom@hotmail.co.uk www.meganrthom.wixsite.com/surfacepattern IG - @meganrhianna_spd

MELISSA PAYNE Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My ideas behind my major project are linked to “visual language”, developed from my work and travel, to date. My aim is to communicate with the world as I see it from my Deaf identity, in a sensory way incorporating work developed from recent drawings.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself as self-employed making ceramics and enamels, and also running workshops to share some of the surface pattern design skills I have learned. I hope to continue travelling and experiencing different cultures as part of my gap year. I will be able to see their communities and translate that into my work in a visual way.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I have enjoyed learning different processes taught by professional artists and there has been extensive equipment available. I have liked my ‘den’ which is my workspace, the seaside location, along with the resident seagull we’ve named Eddie who has visited me on the window ledge and Swansea College of Art’s excellent reputation.

melissajadedesign@hotmail.com www. melissajadedesign.wixsite.com/pattern IG - @melissajadedesign

MELISSA ROBERTS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My work is strongly influenced by working with hard materials and the concept of making – it is process lead. My strengths are working with wire, enamel, glass and ceramics. This Major Project theme references floral and architectural forms; the combination of the natural and the man-made, and the idea that they are intertwined.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully in 5 years I will be teaching Art and Design in a secondary school. I would also love to have a small business on the side, where I will make and sell my own products. Within the 5 years I would also love to go travelling and see specific parts of the world, so I can see new things and take inspiration for future projects.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love how experimental we can be on Surface Pattern Design. There are so many different new techniques that I have learnt, and the range of equipment on the course allows you to be very creative. The course has given me the opportunity to work with a unique range of materials I had never worked with before.

melissajayne.roberts@yahoo.co.uk www.mroberts140599.wixsite.com/melissajayne IG - @Melissajayne_surfacepattern

MOLLY SHORTMAN Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My project is the ultimate mashup between abstract art and beautiful countryside. From Bristol originally, I crave a peaceful life surrounded by woodlands and nature. Influenced by abstract artist Jean-Michel Basquiat whose energetic artwork interacts with written narrative. I paint using bold colours, drawing from photographs combined with words from poetry about city life Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years’ time I see myself in my dream job as a print designer for a high-end fashion brand. Alternatively I am interested in starting my own street/casual clothing brand. I am interested in travel and working abroad, being inspired by the sights and sounds of new cultures and new places, influencing my designs What do you love most about surface pattern design?

For me Surface Pattern Design is a pathway to creativity and freedom of design, open to experimentation with different mediums and alternative approaches, it is limitless. I’ve explored fashion, textiles and interiors; a non-biased way of designing, Surface Pattern allows you to be free, expressing who you are without boundaries

mollyshortman@hotmail.com www.mollyshortman.wixsite.com/mysite IG - @mollyshortmanspd_

NIA EVANS Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My project is inspired by my hometown in North Wales and Swansea.

In past projects, I’ve enjoyed looking at shapes in architecture, creating linear forms to contrast against flowing, dynamic lines found in mountainscapes and seascapes, something I have Wcontinued throughout my major project. Combining this with Welsh language, I have created an interior/wearable textile based collection Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope to be self-employed and running my own studio, something that I’ve been considering and felt excited about as my final year of study comes to an end. I hope to create a different range of screen printed products and designs that can be sold to craft shops and interior stores around the UK, and possibly internationally.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

The thing I love the most about surface pattern design is how experimental you can be. With every project you undertake, there is an opportunity to experiment and find new techniques you enjoy and thrive on, and I feel like this is really important to try and establish your style as a designer. There are no limits as to what you can create, and I find this a very exciting prospect.

niaelenevans@hotmail.com www.niaelenevans.wixsite.com/niaelensurfacedesign

IG - @niaelensurfacedesign

ROWENA HUGHES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: As a designer my work is highly influenced by my recent journey into motherhood. As I’ve watched my son grow I have found inspiration through sensory play. Using the shapes, textures and forms within a range of infant toys, I have designed a playful children’s interior collection. My chosen colour palette reflects a unisex style aiming to appeal to both children and their parents.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

When I consider my future in the industry and the goals I have set out to achieve, I see myself successfully operating my online based brand which sells children’s products. I aim to explore the possibility of expanding into children’s clothing and accessories to enhance future collections. I will continue to use my children to inspire my work and produce new exciting playful ideas.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

What I love most about surface pattern design is the freedom to create. I find great achievement through design and feel that I will continue this for the rest of my life. Using my creativity is what I love to do and what makes me truly happy. With my inspiration coming from such an endless source of pure imagination and creativity I’m excited about the possibilities the future holds.

rowena_hughes@yahoo.co.uk www.rowenahughes.wixsite.com/rowellen IG - @rowellendesign

SOPHIA REES Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My project is called Abstract Scenes. Using the picturesque views of my hometown Pembrokeshire, I have interpreted them in my own abstract way to create edgy, colourful bold prints for men’s fashion.

As someone who has lived there for most of my life, this project has allowed me to artistically express a new perspective of the surrounding beauty, which has sometimes gone unnoticed by others who inhabit it.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I will be working with a company in the fashion industry, gaining experience and stretching my skills and knowledge. I am also open to the idea of having my own business and creating my own brand as I believe there is a gap in the industry for my particular style.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I enjoy expressing my personality and individually through what I wear, and I would love people to wear my designs to express themselves. I am passionate in the concept of combining art with fashion. It is obvious why my passion has found its home with surface pattern design.

sophiarees96@hotmail.com www.sophiarees96.wixsite.com/sophiarees IG - @sophiareesdesigns

THAINARA FERREIRA Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My collection focuses on the narrative between botanical forms and architectural structures. It celebrates a modern concept where Mother Nature no longer battles against what’s man-made and instead finds itself moving freely. Organic shapes intertwine themselves between geometric and decorative architectural motifs creating a striking, eclectic interiors collection.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Travelling is something I highly enjoy and often draw inspiration from places I have visited. For that reason, I hope to work as a print designer in a studio abroad combining two of my biggest passions.

I plan on initially joining the industry and gaining vital experience by working in a print design studio near home and then eventually moving away to share and expand my skillset What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface Pattern allows me to express my bold personality through my designs. I’m always so inspired by the patterns I come across and I feel designing prints gives me the chance to show others what I love about the industry and how artistically rich it is. There are no limitations in terms of application meaning every designer has the choice to create in a way that best represents their identity.

thainara@hotmail.co.uk www.tferreiradesigns.wixsite.com/tferreira IG - @t.ferreira_surfacepattern

TIFFANY BUTLER Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My Major Project is inspired by the wildflowers that bloom around the fields in North Yorkshire, where I come from. I want to bring the soft beauty that you get from florals to the hard material of wire and enamel, in turn blending those two elements together, I want my Major Project to be used in an interior setting, whether they are displayed as a collection or as individual pieces.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself working for a company that designs 3D objects or wall panels for interiors. I want my designs and pieces to be the feature that really brings a room together, whether that is for the home or commercial. Furthermore, I would like to create collections that might be shown at galleries to further my passion as a maker. One day I would like to establish my own studio.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love that Surface Pattern Design has given me the freedom to be the designer I want to be and I am not limited in the way that I design. I love seeing the world in patterns and having the skill to unpick pattern, to see how the designers have created that design.

I can see my designs being applied to a great variety of different things within Surface Pattern, this makes me feel very positive about my future opportunities

Tiffjbutler1997@gmail.com www.tiffjbutler1997.wixsite.com/tiffanybutlersurface

IG - @tiffjordanbutler_designs

TIFFANY DYKE Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My major project is based on Finnish design aesthetics, combining floral imagery and insects using digital design processes and hand finishing. I’ve chosen to use simplistic and minimalist collage style image making techniques to create bold and eye catching interior adornments in response to issues in the natural world, such as the current pollinator crisis within the UK. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years’ time I see myself ideally working within an interior design team, furthering my research and designs whilst creating exciting and contemporary imagery for wallpapers, upholstery and other interior furnishings. I’d also like to be working on my own branding and creating personally fuelled designs and products for small companies as well as my own enterprise.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface Pattern Design has allowed me to explore multiple areas of design and product creation, as well as giving me the space to evolve my expertise, from drawing to digital design. The course has given me many valuable and transferable skills to prepare me for the design world, but has also let me create my own identity and personality as a designer.

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ANNA BRUCE Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: I am a textile designer that finds inspiration in the traditional heritage of Britain and enjoy creating imagery that has a strong narrative. The theme, British Popular Art and many of the midcentury artists of Great Bardfield, have become enormously significant and influential to my practice. I have an illustrative style that reflects and celebrates these interests.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Studying surface pattern has allowed me to shape and develop a unique style and this has given me the confidence to apply it to wide and varied outcomes. My developing skill set has opened opportunities in industry and I was recently fortunate enough to be awarded a commission with Willis Newson.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I will build on accomplishments that I have achieved to gain further work in industry, expanding and refining my portfolio. I am eager to explore the numerous aspects of my practice and to fully establish my career in design.

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ABBIE JOSLIN Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My Major Project centres around the illusion of motion; how our optic nerve perceives light, colour and scale which is also known as the Phi and Beta effect. I have created three collections, using a variety of different weight fabrics, each using an individual colour palette focussing on the development of pattern, scale and colour using traditional and digital printing methods.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

When considering my future within the industry, and the goals I have set myself to achieve, I hope to be working within a design company/ agency who will provide surface material concepts for interior and exterior spaces. Being heavily inspired by flooring, upholstery and wall coverings in particular, I hope this would ideally lead to creating designs for site specific commissions.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface Pattern Design offers creative experimental opportunities, leading to numerous possibilities of employment within the industry.

The course offers direct links to professional contacts and allows students to participate in a number of live briefs. Being able to communicate with lecturers to discuss ideas and build upon links and contacts within the industry is greatly valued.

abbiejoslin@outlook.com www.abbjoslin.wixsite.com/portfoliov IG - @abbiejoslin_designs

JESS HILL Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: During my MDes, I have created a collection of multifunctional tiles for wall and floor use, as well as applying my signature line work to create pattern for privacy screens. Using a mixture of materials and processes, I have applied pattern to create functionality within each tile, providing aesthetic and practical uses such as acoustics. The collections are able to be ‘mixed and matched’ to the user’s personal preference.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

As an aspiring designer and innovator I aim to be working within the creative industry; whether that be working with hard or soft materials, I believe that I have a strong skill set across the board that enables me to be a creative employee within the interior sector.

Designing and making things that I love motivates me to push my work further for future employers.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Surface Pattern has enlightened me to a vast collection of artists that have started in my shoes and gone on to do great things.

Personally using skills and techniques that I have learned through my BA and MDes to further their creative process and innovate these techniques to create new and interesting surfaces that are versatile in application.

jesshilldesigns@googlemail.com www.jesshilldesigns.wixsite.com/portfolio IG - @jesshilldesigns

ROSE HARVEY Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My work is based on ‘The Found’ - taking inspiration from objects which have are no longer used and giving them life once again. It uses the idea of memory and techniques which leave something behind, as these objects most likely have associated memories. My pieces are intended for interiors; the home, where these objects have come from.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years I’d like to be a fairly well-established designer, possibly working from home, whilst also having the ability to learn new skills and techniques in the ever-changing design world. I also see myself exploring the world, finding new inspiration for my work to keep it interesting and relevant.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

Being in the area of surface pattern design is definitely very interesting, as it covers such a wide range of areas from textiles for fashion and interiors to wallpaper and stationery. Having the ability to bring my design work to all of these areas and knowing that it may brighten someone’s day is definitely very exciting and special.

rose.harvey@hotmail.com roseharvey4.wix.com/philipparosedesign IG - @philipparosedesign

STACEY MEAD Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: The collection I have created is a reflection of how I develop my creativity by being playful. Taking everyday things, I create objects which I can then draw and photograph to produce designs. From this playful start I move into digital design to add surface treatments to a range of hard materials.

The collection includes laser cut and engraved panels that are designed to be used as large scale interior and exterior wall cladding.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

I love working with hard materials, and creatively designing with them.

During University I have been fortunate to be awarded some commissions and through this I hope to be able to seek employment within an interior or architectural firm specialising in hard materials. Having already travelled a little bit during university I would like to push this further over the next five years and continue learning about new culture by working in different countries and use their cultural influences in my designs What do you love most about surface pattern design?

My work is inspired by the everyday, I use objects that would normally be overlooked and deemed uninspiring to create my imagery. Surface Pattern Design allows me to take these over looked items and give them some extra attention. Our area of design adds a layer of decoration to the everyday that means that nothing is overlooked, this is what I love about surface pattern, bringing to life that which would normally be disregarded.

staceymead@outlook.com www. staceymead.co.uk IG - @staceymeaddesigns

TABBY CROWSON Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My creative Venture is a textile for fashion collection of printed and embellished fabrics. Inspired by Victorian greenhouses housing rich botanical forms, my project features scale, colour, and richness. This creates the aesthetic of walking through an abundant botanical garden.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years’ time I would like be self employed, creating my own printed lifestyle products to sell, using bright floral prints. I hope to be exploring the world, to find new sources of inspiration for my work direction.

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

I love Surface Pattern because its so versatile. Patterns can be applied to so many different surfaces and products. I have enjoyed moving between applying my designs to interior, fashion and stationery ‘paper’ surfaces. Its lovely to see how patterns can be so adaptable and can bring fun and colour into everyday objects.

tabbycrowsondesign@gmail.com tabbycrowson.wixsite.com/tabby-crowson-design

IG - @crowsontabbydesign

THOMAS CARSLEY Briefly explain your ideas behind your major project: My final collection entitled “A walk through Wales” is a collaboration undertaken with the National Museum of Wales, in which I illustrate the history of wales, it lands and the people who call it home, in a unique drawing style underpins my collection, which will be applied onto a diverse collection of products via both digital and traditional techniques.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years time, I would love to have a small “cwtchy” shop in a vibrant busy city, that when you walk in, its like you walked into the countryside and your presented with a selection of my heritage/ culture based products all handmade in wales. With my products being passed down from generation to generation like a keepsake. A memento of yesteryear…

What do you love most about surface pattern design?

What I love about surface pattern design is that it has given me all the power and knowledge to facilitate my dreams and helped shape my unique style of illustration, to bring heritage into the home and together with the help of the surface pattern team have driven me to apply my uniqueness to various outcomes.

Carsleydesigns@hotmail.com thomascarsley.wixsite.com/thomascarsley IG - @thomas.carsley

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The designers of Surface Pattern Design have received outstanding support and guidance during their degree studies and would like to thank all the staff at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. There have been some special people whose support, advice, inspiration and encouragement have made all the difference.

Georgia Mckie Claire Savage Onstwedder

Stephanie Tuckwell Julia Lockheart

Dan Butler James Davies

Martin Chainey Cerys Sayers

Cath Hammerton Cath Brown Kate Coode Julia Griffiths Jones

Ainsley Hillard Anna Lewis Sharon Cooper Lloyd James

Glenn Sherwood Oliver Jenner Lyndon Davies Colin Telford

Lynn Delfosse Joanne Davies

Joseph Moody Photographer Jonathan Williams Catalogue / Graphic Designer www.jnawms.com Ittihkorn Duangchat and Isaac Penn Graphic Design Collaboration Sean Jenkins The head of School

Volcano Theatre Mission Gallery Madeira Capital Crispin Veneers Swansea Timber and Ply Mixam.co.uk The Museum of Wales