One of my favourite sketchbooks is based on tribal body decoration. This is a painting I did of a Nuba tribesman from Sudan. I love the geometric patterns and soft pastel colours with the dark contrast and hint of ember.
In Sight: Patterns in the Snow
It’s been a snowy weekend here…
Sneak Peek: cushions ready for The Startup Showcase
Big sigh of relief! I’ve finally finished making all of my samples ready for display at The Startup Showcase. Now it’s time to work on the finishing touches to my display stand and the logistics of getting it all down…
Research: London Design Festival 2014 – Sculptural Vessels
Homeware design, brand values and ethics of a few of my favourite designers at LDF; Quinoa Paris, Pepe Heykoop, Otago, Slow Design, Krasznai, Leah Jensen.
Sneak Peek: Knitted Home Textiles
I’ve spent the last couple of weeks working on new designs for my debut collection of knitted home accessories; cushions, blankets and throws. My colour scheme and patterns are evolving and I’m loving the results. Here’s a sneak peek at…
Loving Now: Contrasting Materials & Techniques
Research: 3D Printed Textiles
3D printing is a hot topic at the moment. It’s a technology that has been around for over 20 years, but it is only until recently that it has been used in fashion and textiles. Bradley Rothenberg is an architect who is currently working on developing 3D printed textiles…