Here are a couple of sketches I did whilst in Madrid.
Stained glass window in the Cathedral
Lasting Impression: "Workt by Hand" – Hidden Labour and Historical Quilts at the Brooklyn Museum
“Workt by Hand” showcases rarely seen treasured quilts from the Brooklyn Museum’s Decorative Arts collection. Quilts can be seen as functional objects or artistic creations. They are a demonstration of skill and creative expression, a labour of love often made by…
Research: London Design Festival 2014 – Lighting
I have recently been thinking about taking my work into a more sculptural direction and feel that lighting could be a way of doing this. At London Design Festival (LDF) I was inspired by a few designers; Louise Tucker, Salsabeel Amin, Mutton & Flamingo, Valentina Caretta, Melanie Porter and Fanatic House.
In Sight: Frosty
Finally a cold, crisp, frosty day. Winter has arrived and it definitely beats grey skies, rain and mud, which we’ve had far too much of recently! A change in temperature is very welcome with me, even if it’s colder, as long…
Research: Remaking & Reusing
A shift in user attitude is needed, moving away from product disposal and towards longevity. The key to product durability is about developing an emotional attachment to something, which creates a desire to care for and repair, rather than dispose of and replace. Designers need to change the way they work, considering the end use of products to allow for a circular system to develop, that extends the life cycle of materials through remaking and reusing.
Sneak Peek: final prep for The Startup Showcase
Only a few days to go before The Startup Showcase, so fingers crossed the journey down to London and the set up at Somerset House will all go smoothly. I will be travelling via train and tube, carrying a large…
