About Me
Hi, I’m Ruby, a final year textile design student with a passion for print. My work reflects the environment around me, drawing inspirations from architectural details, tiles, the 60’s and anything that catches my eye. Always being encouraged to make and consume art has shaped me into the designer I am. I love to work digitally, finding it gives me freedom to bring my visions to life, whilst staying in touch with hand techniques like block printing. During my degree, I have gained valuable experience in live briefs with Ashley Wilde, collaborating with other students, and learning the craft of printmaking. My work often aligns with my morals, to not take everything so seriously and have fun, which blends into bright, playful and maximalist design.
My Current Project :
Fragments of Elsewhere is a playful kitchen and dining collection, reminiscent of nostalgic holiday and travel memories. My work draws inspiration from Mediterranean tiles, flora, and traditional techniques- influenced by my personal memories from my travels. One memory that really impacted this project, and my mindset, was scuba diving, leading me to focus on ocean conservation throughout my work. A key process for this project is block printing, to create impactful repeat patterns, informed by traditional techniques. By utilising my CAD skills, I have developed my technique of designing digitally and printing physically to keep a tactile quality whilst also playing to my strengths. ‘Fragments of Elsewhere’ signifies the excitement, intrigue and freedom of escaping our usual lives, providing comfort and familiarity and applying it to kitchen textiles to illuminate that feeling through vibrant colour and eccentric illustrative prints. Throughout my degree I have gained valuable experience through live briefs and competitions, and I am looking forward to my journey in the print design industry.