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The power of an exterior location to engulf a person’s presence is so diverse dependent on the particular surrounding. “Exterior Interior” acknowledges the shapes, patterns, colours and textures seen within contrasting exterior environments to create reflective interior collections.

“Woodland Forest” emphasises the organic natural structures seen within Yosemite National Park. A combination of drawing, photography and mixed media sketches formed the basis towards a fine gauge knitted lighting collection. In order for fabrics to echo the forestry environment accurately it was important that its organic nature was evident throughout. Fine natural cotton was predominantly used to create intricate shaped structures that would reflect the fragile movement of the overlaying woodland imagery. As a lighting piece the detailed open structures ephasise the organic texture through natural shadowing.

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“Nautical Textures� accentuates the natural rugged textures seen within coastal locations. Strong rough surfaces combined with intricate weathered details prompt interior fabrics with substance and individuality. The overwhelming raw movements of the ocean inspire chunky yarn qualities to reflect organic, powerful image with seating suitability.

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H O L D E N

beckyholden@rocketmail.com http://beckyhold46.wix.com/beckyholden

P r o f i l e

A highly motivated, creative student looking for a graduate job in the design industry.

Aspiring to broaden my talents and gain experience across the field. Excellent time management skills with a detailed and precise attention to detail especially when drawing and choosing colour. Passionate and enthusiastic always striving to achieve my best, whilst continually keeping up-to-date with trends.

E d u c a t i o n

2011 – Present University of Huddersfield BSc (Hons) Textile Design for Fashion & Interiors (specialising in knit) 2009 -2011 Giggleswick School 4 ‘A’ Levels – Fine Art ‘B’, Product Design ‘B’, Photography ‘B’, Business Studies ‘B’ 2004-2009 Skipton Girls High School 13 Gcses grades A-B (including Maths and English)

S k i l l s

Skilled knitter on flat V-bed Brother knit machine, Dubied and Shima.

Basic skills in weave, printing, sewing, machine embroidery, hand knitting and crochet.

Eye for proposing well structured colour ways.

CAD skills in Abode Photoshop, Abode Illustrator and Prima Vision.

Good Communicator in presenting ideas and working as part of a team.

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V I T A E

2 New Laithe Close, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AZ 07514442101

E x p e r i e n c e

Placement - Jo-Y-Jo (2013 -2014) Design Assistant, designing for Marks and Spencer and Next.

Volunteering - National Art & Design Saturday Club (2012 – 2013) Assisting young students in developing drawing and CAD skills.

Year 5 art assistant Giggleswick School (2010 – 2011) Assisting younger children in design projects including hand knitting and drawing skills.

Live Projects – Second place in the Scantex sponsored knitwear project. Designing for M&S’s Indigo womenswear collection Cotton Legend sponsored sock project Designing children’s socks for Next and M&S Waitress - Devonshire Arms Brasserie Excellent customer service when dealing with customers face to face and over the telephone, remaining enthusiastic at stressful busy times.

A c h i e v e m e n t s Being able to go in store and purchase garments I designed.

Displaying collections in the “Creativity” exhibition held at Giggleswick.

Awarded 2nd place in the Scantex sponsored project.

Awarded runner up in the Cotton Legend sponsored project

R e f e r e n c e s

Jade Whitson - Smith Huddersfield University School of Art, Design and Architecture, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH j.e.whitson-smith @hud.ac.uk Sam Loudon Jo-Y-Jo, 4th Floor Basil Chambers, Manchester, M4 1FS sam.loudon@jo-y-jo.co.uk

R E F E R E N C E S Matthews, N. (2014). Envers Du Decor. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://enversdudecor.tumblr.com/post/96710756065/araknesharem-salt-by-nina-matthews

McClement , R. (2012). Crochet Pendant Lighting. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://thedesigntabloid.com/tag/newport-lighting/

Ashe, R. (2011). Yellow Point Lodge-4. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/goddess_spiral/6236273736/in/faves-amadoradesigns/

Caldwell, D. (2012). Morna. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://sweetpeapath.tumblr.com/tagged/textiles/page/3

Fuller, A. (2014). Challenges. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.kaleidoscopeblog.net/facing-challenges/

O’Brien, C A. (2012). Rings. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.claireanneobrien.com/products/rings

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