DESIGNERS

The 24 TEXPRINT 2012 designers were selected following a rigorous interview process from over 200 applicants submitted by British colleges and universities at both BA and MA levels. These are the designers who have shown outstanding work in their chosen discipline, and who have impressed the Texprint interview panels with their creativity and desire to succeed in the professional world. Texprint’s aim is to promote their skills to the industry, media and related organisations that can help their career launch.

TEXPRINT 2013 designers will be selected at the beginning of July.

Laura Barnes

Tel : +44 (0)7896 472144
laurajenniferbarnes@gmail.com

Hand drawn designs in striking colours provoke unique vibrant printed designs with an eclectic mix of Arabic, Oriental and metropolitan themes.

Lisa Bloomer

Tel : +44 (0)7899 924061
lisa.bloomer@network.rca.ac.uk

Specialising in weave, I combine dye, print and freehand techniques to create sustainably produced, bespoke fabrics for interiors and fashion.

Sarah Burton

Tel : +44 (0)7921 502633
sarahburton86@hotmail.com

I maintain a vibrant attitude towards fashion. Inspired by circus performers my collection is theatrical yet wearable, and explores mixed media and knit.

Dominique Caplan

Tel : +44 (0)7814 307098
dominiquecaplan999@hotmail.com

I use unexpected colour schemes to communicate a sharp-edged yet fun narrative for my prints and innovative jacquard and arm loom wovens.

Charlotte Crombie

Tel : +44 (0)7762 793239
ccrombie127@hotmail.co.uk
www.facebook.com/CCTextileDesign

Inspired by Moroccan architecture, using a range of knit techniques to create a collection of subtly colourful and heavily patterned designs.

Azusa Dannohara

Tel : +44 (0)7598 571149
azusatruck@gmail.com

Pagan rituals and masquerades are the inspiration for my collection of quirky, humorous knits created using a vibrant mix of materials and experimentation.

Fergus Dowling

Tel : +44 (0)7960 947200
f.r.dowling@hotmail.com

Utilising contemporary imagery, informed by traditional textile composition, I create decorative and detailed illustrative print designs for fashion and interiors.

Sophia Fenlon

Tel : +44 (0)7969 577038
s.e.fenlon@hotmail.co.uk

Intrigued by the weird and wonderful, delving into the exploration of extreme extra weft patterning gives rise to intricately constructed woven designs.

Catherine Hodgkinson

Tel : +44 (0)7963 788086
c.hodgkinson808@btinternet.com

Scrutinising hand-drawn elements, texture, mood and trends to develop designs of original character, illustrated through yarn synergy and space.

Alice Howard-Graham

Tel : +44 (0)7985 113 976
alicehg40@hotmail.com

Creating printed textiles for fashion, my work is influenced by a passion for photography and my wish to retain a meticulous hand-drawn quality.

Lily Kamper

Tel : +44 (0)7761 196088
lily.kamper@network.rca.ac.uk

Inspired by temple structures, I use combinations of hard and soft materials such as printed leather, etched metal and dip-dyed and lathe-turned Perspex.

Winner of the TEXPRINT Colour Prize; Joint winner of the LULULEMON TEXPRINT Award

Manri Kishimoto

Tel : +44 (0)7540 359327
manrimanrida@gmail.com

I believe that fashion should be bold, colourful, original and interesting which is what I try to reflect in my design and prints.

Winner of the TEXPRINT 2012 Space Prize

Tania Grace Knuckey

Tel : +44 (0)7718 884856
tania.knuckey@network.rca.ac.uk

My interests lie in the boundary between art and design where worlds collide and come together; research, theory and finally the crafting of unique pieces.

Jacquie Lefferts

Tel : +44 (0)7760 826645
jacquielefferts@gmail.com

Leno weave technique is used to create lace effect cloths in rich colours that exude luxury combined with a nostalgic longing for the past.

Winner of the WOOLMARK TEXPRINT Award in support of Campaign for Wool

Sophie Manners

Tel : +44 (0)7761 352368
sophie.manners@network.rca.ac.uk

I love to experiment with pattern, materials and texture to create fabrics that are highly detailed reinventions of traditional weave techniques

Alix Massieux

Tel : +44 (0)7907 034164
alix.massieux@gmail.com

Attention to detail is key in my work; mixing techniques and experimenting with embroidery to create light-hearted, vibrant and exciting fabrics.

Trinity Mitchell

Tel : +44 (0) 7977 325518
breakfast_at_trinitys@hotmail.co.uk
www.trinitymitchell.co.uk

My colourful feminine collection combines a light-hearted illustrative, hand-drawn style with screen and digital printing and jacquard weaving.

Israel Parra-Zanabria

Tel : +44 (0)7861 481060
i.parrazanabria@gmail.com
www.wix.com/Zellos/Portfolio

The rich culture of Mexico drives my design work to create a vibrant floral collection combining traditional silk-screen techniques and digital processes.

Guri Pedersen

Tel : +47 95553599
guripedersen@me.com

Inspired by my Norwegian heritage and the majestic landscape, my collection explores the possibilities of combining wool with other more surprising materials.

Joint winner of the LULULEMON TEXPRINT Award

Sophie Reeves

Tel : +44 (0)7595 777470
sophieelizabethreeves@gmail.com

My work is an exploration of the dualism between mechanised structures and natural formations creating disparate outbursts of colour and texture.

Amber Sambrook

Tel : +44 (0)7530 867141
ambersambrook@ hotmail.com

I’m inspired by the organic textures and colours that surround me and by the idea of altering and rethinking the old to create something new and exciting.

Winner of the TEXPRINT 2012 Body Prize

Carlo Volpi

Tel : +44 (0)7983 970703
carlo.volpi@network.rca.ac.uk
www.carlovolpi.co.uk

I love working with colour, texture and unusual combinations of stitch structures to create vibrant, loud, playful and often three-dimensional knitwear

David Warner

Tel : +44 (0)7791 388668
Dwarner3105@aol.com

As a textile/fashion designer I use collage to create multi-layered work, combining these with hand-drawn elements to give a tongue-in-cheek edge

Winner of the TEXPRINT 2012 Pattern Prize

Ying Wu

Tel : +44 (0)7540 370796
ying.wu@network.rca.ac.uk
www.alotofpatterns.com

Richly detailed, fantastical and evocative concepts are originated using delicate hand drawings which I then translate into strongly graphic print designs.