Textile Designer and Founder of miel / b Kate Lynch
After graduating from Buckinghamshire New University in 2012 with a BA (Hons) 2:1 degree, Kate Lynch struggled to find a job that satisfied her creativity and imagination. Having settled for two part time retail jobs to keep the cash flowing, Kate decided it was time to set up her own textiles business miel / b. … Read more
UCLAN Textile Design Graduate Jennifer Van-Son
Jennifer Van-Son graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2012 with a First Class BA (Honours) degree in Textiles and the Deans award for creative contribution to Textiles. Continuing to build on her freelance experience, Jennifer is concentrating on further-strengthening her professional portfolio and picking up as much knowledge as possible within the fashion/design industry. … Read more
Manchester School of Art Student Abigail Hutton
Based in the creative city of Manchester, Abigail Hutton is currently working hard on making the most of her final year studying Textiles at the Manchester School of Art (Manchester Metropolitan University). Specialising in Print, Abigail mainly focuses her design work on wall coverings. “Like many designers all over the world, I am inspired by … Read more
Surface Pattern Designer Katy Clemmans
Katy Clemmans is a creative and versatile surface pattern designer, producing fresh, colourful & stylish decoration for use across all kinds of homewares, paper goods, fabrics and more. Raised in rural Shropshire, Katy graduated from the University of Salford in 2000 with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from where she moved to the big smoke … Read more
Textiles and Surface Pattern Designer Natalie Davies
Today we feature the work of textiles and surface pattern designer Natalie Davies. A graduate of of Leeds College of Art, Natalie is ”constantly influenced by the kitsch and the colourful.” In 2012, she launched her new business Neon Sherbet, which produces “vibrant funky patterns and prints for interior products.” “The course at Leeds was a brilliant course … Read more
Interview with Jewellery Designer Melissa Keith-Jopp
This afternoon, we bring you our latest interview with jewellery designer and textile fanatic Melissa Keith-Jopp of JoppDesign. Here, we gain an insight into her experiences, designs and working life. Hi Melissa, it’s a pleasure to continue our interview series with you! Firstly, could you explain to our readers what you do and how you started … Read more
