Today I looked under my bed and pulled out a dusty portfolio. Inside I found a sketchbook of life drawings I did in New York back in 2008/09. I don’t think I’ve been to a class since then, maybe it’s time to start again…
Sneak Peek: "Nuba" – a collection of knitted cushions and throws
My debut collection of knitted cushions and throws is inspired by the body decoration of the Nuba tribe in Sudan. At least this was the starting point, but my designs are rarely that literal, as I like to merge lots of…
Research: Sustainable Consumption
Consumption and sustainability do not naturally work together, but I am questioning how I can use my design skills and knowledge to produce products that address human emotional needs, in order to achieve a long-term sustainable balance. I would like to design products that people connect with and to build a relationship between designer, maker and user.
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.
Research: Ethics & Aesthetics
Connecting the designer and maker through ethical relationships, produces the best results in terms of design aesthetics and social impacts.
In Sight: Fashion Week Sketches – 3
Sketches inspired by London Fashion Week…
Discovered Again: Rooftop Inspiration from Tabor, Czech Republic
Back in 2001 I climbed up a tower in Tabor (Czech Republic) and looked out over the city. I can’t remember which tower, but I do remember the view. These are the sketches and paintings I did following that trip,…