I discovered my keen interest in manipulating materials, and I began to specialise within Multi-media textiles design through to Degree level studies. I am always reflecting on my skillset and aiming to consistently learn new processes, then develop them beyond into fashion design. Textiles design is so much more than designing a print pattern or textured surface, it is building the most important, intricate foundation towards something potentially much greater.

I have received so much encouragement from tutors at Loughborough to keep expanding on my ideas, to delve into more depth within my projects and to build on different techniques. It so liberating discovering a new textile process whilst utilising the university’s library resources. You can find so much inspiration from books about mediums that other artists specialise in. When I started university, I had barely any experience with how to even set up a sewing machine because I had not had access to one in the past. I had to come into the workshops in my own time and teach myself using the university’s resources.