Emily Thomas

“The industry debate regarding the sustainability and reliability of dyes has been a widely discussed topic. My dissertation investigates and compares natural and synthetic dyes touching on the importance of sustainability while producing quality samples that meet British standards. It not only explores the process of both methods but will investigate the trials and tribulations that come with being more sustainable as an industry, finding new ways to enhance not only dyes but the catalyst of new and everyday products.Through the use of colour fastness tests, elements of possible change were identified and further work recommendations were made, along with my own personal ideas that have been inspired by this investigation.”

Olivia Wallace

Email:Olivia.wallace19@outlook.com

Instagram:@livwtextiles

Web: p2529352.myportfolio.com/work

“A mixed media textiles designer who is inspired by surface textures and structural elements. My work features surface manipulation techniques such as smocking and pleating, along with exploring colour through hand dyeing fabrics. I have a keen interest in combining various fabrics such as acrylic and leather, weaving them together to create a new piece of fabric to work onto. I have also enjoyed experimenting with the laser cutter during projects, which has enabled me to cut out various geometrics as well as cut into fabrics to incorporate a three-dimensional element. My work is designed for fashion and accessories, particularly contemporary streetwear with a youthful market in mind.”

Email: Livywilson.02@gmail.com

Instagram: @livwilsondesign

LinkedIn: Olivia Wilson

Olivia Wilson

“As a woven textile designer, I am interested in creating collections that brighten and bring comfort into interior spaces, achieved through confident use of colour, geometrics, and variety of yarns for their textural qualities. I enjoy problem solving and am driven by technical challenges created by combining weave with other processes. These experiments have led to investigations into ombre warp dyeing, as well as the more technical challenge of screen-printing onto warps, and combining this with a double cloth block draft. The aim of my collections is to create versatile and transitional textiles, to increase their longevity.”

Ellie Withers

Email: Textiledesignelliewithers@gmail.com

Instagram: Elliewithersprints

LinkedIn: Ellie Withers

“After spending the covid lockdowns being unable to escape the busy bustling life of a health care worker in a big city I turned to plants to find some part of the nature that I craved. My project explores the link between nature and wellness. My passion for colour played a part in this project as I explore colour therapy which has a strong link to mental and physical wellness. I use tropical plants as inspiration as I want to create a feel of a tropical oasis. I love to work digitally. I use this skill throughout my project to create a collection of wallpapers that make whatever room they are in feel like a tropical paradise.”

KRISSIE BLYTHE

EDEN COE

HALLIE DOUGLAS

HANNAH GLOSSOP

EMILIA GOOD

ELLA HADFIELD

CALLUM HALL

NAOMI HALL

LUCY HORNER

ROBYN HUBAND

JOSIE JAMISON

ISSY KEDGE

MOLLY PAINE

ALICE PRIEST

ANNA RAZEY

ELLEN RODRIGUES

CHENG SHEN

TILLEY SIMMS

WEITING SUN

LAUREN TAYLOR

MILLIE TAYLOR

EMILY THOMAS

OLIVIA WALLACE

Thanks to all Academic and Technical staff who have supported the students over the past three years. Your help has been invaluable in helping the students achieve their potential: Nicola Taylor, Kate Johnson, Buddy Penfold, Chris Ball, Elizabeth Scott, Claire Baines, Kelly Mc Robie, Steve Slack, Yakshi Malhotra, Claire Hysom, Alex Palmer, Sophie Ison-Dawson, Rob Jones, Pasqualina Iarrobino Dr Claire Lerpiniere and Dr Graham Lee.

Art Direction and Design: Alan Beattie / Nick Rodgers

Photography: Nigel Essex/ students