Creative textiles designer focusing on sculptural tactile innovation.
Final year project
Secrets
Ophiuroidea
Close up detailing of digital embroidered fringed stitching and cut acrylic, manipulated into shape. Hand embellished with 3D beading.
Scyphozoans Corset
Variegated stitched edge organza, ruffled and manipulated.
Plerogyra
Hand smocked development.
Diploria
Digitally designed and machine embroidered, hand fringed and embellished.
Aurelia Aurita Acrylic
Laser-cut and etched acrylic embellishments.
Ophiuroidea Tactility
Demonstrating the tactile aspect of the collection, the fringing and movement of embellishments create a sensory piece.
Diploastrea
Padded fabric manipulation, allowing visibility through the holes.
Aurelia Aurita
Original photography inspiration.
Megan Dunne
Final year project
Secrets
Work Experience
Hand & Lock
Preparing work for digital machines, hand and tambour embroidery sampling, and restoration work for royal banners. Marketing, social media and website insights. Archive and military research and documentation.
Lee Paton
Hand embroidering, stitching and embellishing various pieces within the atelier. Teamwork to collectively create garments for clients.
Ada Zanditon Couture
Creating accessories. Working on short turn-around tasks to complete a collection. Design input into styles and product choices.
Designers Guild
I assisted and worked with all members of the design studio. Design development and editing using CAD skills. Organising meeting rooms, lookbooks, and design collection planning.
Marks and Spencer
Fabric sourcing assistant, processing fabric orders, keeping the fabric library and mood boards organised. Coordinating with the design team and fabric mills.