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Over the next few weeks, we will be celebrating this year’s graduates’ work of all styles, giving a platform for new designers. We have been reviewing shows from colleges, universities and New Designers in London and have picked our top collections. Each collection is unique and shows a different set of skills by each of the designers.
In the second week, we look at designers who have produced different interpretations of floral designs, from bright digital designs to softly painted prints.
Jessica Boynton
Jessica graduated from BA Hons Textile Design (print and surface pattern design) at Birmingham City University:
My inspiration for my project started from looking at Japanese flower arranging (ikebana) and looking at the flowers that are traditionally used in their arrangements and using this to produce bold and dramatic collection of ‘Japanese Bloom’ designs. My final major project was also about my personal development in illustrative skills and digital work, combining all this to produce commercially viable designs for interior fabrics and wallpapers. Jessica’s skills include hand drawing and painting techniques using a wide range of media and screen/ open screen printing using a range of processes.
In the future, Jessica wants to develop a career in print and surface pattern design:
I’m taking every opportunity given to me following new designers. I have a particular passion for trends, styling and print design.
Contact Jessica: jessicamary3003@gmail.com
See more of her work on her Instagram: @jessicamarytextiles Twitter: @jessicamary3003
Katie Punton
Katie studied Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design at Leeds College of Art:
My latest collection ‘The Digitally Surreal’ was inspired by my research into digital processes which led to the development of my own unique digital drawing techniques. My collection celebrates everything digital, combining intricate digitally drawn florals and digitised textures to create vibrant prints with a surreal aesthetic.
Fashion has always been a great inspiration for my work. Therefore I would love to be able to work with a well established brand to create beautiful prints. Being able to see my designs in a store is certainly an aspiration.
Contact Katie on: katie_punton@hotmail.co.uk
See more work on her Instagram: @katiepunton_design
Kate Hardy
At Bath Spa University, Kate studied Textile Design for Fashion and Interiors and created a beautiful floral collection for interiors:
I am inspired by seasonal flowers I find. Always researching and working to current trends. I work with contrast, for example the palm house at Kew Gardens intertwined with British garden flowers.
I would like to join a design team creating unique prints for textiles to gain experience in the textile industry.
Contact email: khardy567@live.com
Amy Harris
Amy’s current collection is based on florals, completing her Art Foundation Course at Strode College:
After researching into traditional floral designs, such as William Morris and Liberty, I decided I wanted to focus on ‘modern’ florals. Using my self-taught Photoshop skills, I created print designs which were inspired by a visit to the Eden project in Cornwall.
This contemporary collection explores the exciting results of transforming and manipulating colour and pattern. A big influence for me is Peter Pilotto and also Mary Katrantzou and Basso & Brooke. I have been inspired by their clashing colours and patterns with a vibrant fresh colour palette. I have created a range of floral prints that can be applied to a wide range of surfaces.
I will be moving to MMU in September to study a Textiles and Surface Design degree. My future plans are to work as a designer within the textiles industry and I am open to where the next few years might take me.
Contact Amy: amylouiseharris397@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: These designs are the intellectual property of the artists and as such may not be used or replicated but may be available for purchase direct from the artist.
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