ABOUT ME
I graduated from Loughborough University in 2022 with a First Class Honours degree in Textiles: Innovation and Design, specialising in Integrated Digital Practice. Heritage, regionality and community underpin my design thinking and process. I am passionate about a closed loop sustainable and regenerative future and hope to be a part of this positive change. My passion for natural materials including British wool stems from my family farm in Northamptonshire, giving me a strong connection to nature.
EDUCATION
Loughborough University (Sept 2019-June 2022)
BA Textiles: Innovation and Design - First Class Honours
Loughborough University (Sept 2018 – June 2019)
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design foundation- Merit
Wellingborough SchooL (Sept 2017 - June 2018)
A Levels- Art and Design (A), Geography (A), History (B)
EPQ ‘Does Fashion Mirror the Times?’ (A)
Wellingborough School (Sept 2012 - June 2016)
GCSEs- Art (A*), History (A), Geography (A), English Language (A) English Literature (A), Biology (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (B), Maths (B), French (B)
WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
Maison Essentiele, Sydney (Nov 2022- Jan 2023)
Sydney based fashion brand focusing on luxury lounge and essential wear. Stockists include Net-A-Porter, Goop, Browns and Free People.I worked alongside the CEO to help develop the next seasons collection; I brainstormed new designs , researched potential manufacturers, measured and altered samples and tech packs and created content for socials.
Gunther Blue, Sydney (Nov 2022- Jan 2023)
Contributed to the design of their first collection, from initial ideas to sketches and tech packs. Worked on a marketing strategy to increase their social following by filming content for instagram and tik tok.
Ralph Lauren Showroom, London (June 2022- Nov 2022)
Worked closely with the visual merchandising and sales team helping them to prepare for the launch of next seasons market, carrying out market research and liaised with press to create send outs.
Amanda Kelly, London (September 2021)
Assisted with the daily tasks of the print design studio: photographing and uploading new designs onto the system and worked alongside print designers to create new prints each week.
G.M.A. Beads (June 2020 - to date)
Created my own business designing and making unique jewellery made from recycled beads. I gained first-hand experience in web design, marketing and jewellery design.
Cynthia Spencer and Mercy in Action Charity Shop, Northamptonshire (Dec - June 2019)
Volunteered as a Social Media Assistant researching current trends and visual techniques to market second hand clothing and accessories. I found vintage donations inspired me and contributed to my design research.
Kurt Geiger, Northamptonshire (Sept 2016 - Sept 2018)
Worked as a Sales Assistant gaining skills in visual merchandising, trends and understanding the importance of excellent customer service. I visited the Kurt Geiger Head Office to meet with the wholesale team and view the next seasons designs.
Classix Interior Design, Northamptonshire (July 2016)
Intern at an interior design company, liaising with suppliers, ordering materials and assisting with client briefs.
R and M Arrowsmith Farm, Northamptonshire
Our family have farmed livestock for over six generations. I am really interested in the future of farming, helping my family to implement regenerative strategies to rebuild soil health and biodiversity. Farming has made me resilient as I’ve worked in testing weather conditions and seen the cycle of life first hand.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Digital Embroidery (Wilcom)
Jacquard Weave (ScotWeave)
Website design
MS Office
EXHIBITIONS
Grand Designs Live - 25th April - 7th May 2023- Excel Centre, London
Green Grads - 24th - 25th September 2022- Samsung KX Centre, London
New Designers - 29th June - 6th July 2022 - Business Design Centre, London
Loughborough University Degree Show - 10th -19th June 2022- Loughborough
Green Grads
I am a Green Grad! GREEN GRADS is an ongoing UK initiative founded and curated by multi-award-winning design journalist Barbara Chandler, known for her long-running pages in the London Evening Standard, to platform UK graduates engaging with eco-issues, such as sustainability, climate change, circular production, waste and pollution, diminishing resources, biophilia, bio-diversity and much more.