Dezeen School Shows: a series of glass sculptures influenced by the architectural silhouettes of tree branches is among the projects from New Designers.
Also included is a sound-recording jewellery range and a wallpaper collection designed by a 1940s female architect.
New Designers
School: New Designers
School statement:
“New Designers recently celebrated their 40th anniversary edition, welcoming over 2,000 talented design graduates to London to showcase their work to the industry and public.
“In each week of the show, leading brands like Hallmark, Habitat and PriestmanGoode presented awards to their selected graduates championing innovation, sustainability and noteworthy design.
“Discover all the week one award winners and their inspiring work below.”
Friday Street by Carmen Alexander
“This series of metal objects was inspired by Friday street car boot sales that Alexander visited when growing up. The project examined transferred film photographs from analogue cameras to metal (silver and steel) in different ways.
“This project won the Hallmark Connection Award. The judges said ‘this beautiful collection is built on serendipitous finds. Emotionally evocative, connecting to memory’.”
Student: Carmen Alexander
School: Edinburgh College of Art
Course: BA Jewellery and Silversmithing
Email: carmenalexanderdesign[at]gmail.com
Connections by Freya Hurlstone
“Connections is an interiors collection based on the NHS scheme, social prescribing. Hurlstone created a mobile space that facilitates social prescription and encourages connections between people and the environment.
“Inspired by stress production theory, the project looks at using vegetation and water as a calming presence within a space.
“This project won the PriestmanGoode Award. The judges commented: ‘cohesive, well contextualised. Aligns with PriestmanGoode‘s values of social responsibility, holistic approach and a great range of materials and techniques’.”
Student: Freya Hurlstone
School: Loughborough University
Course: BA Textiles Design
Email: freyahurlstone[at]btinternet.com
Oiseau du Modernisme by Laura Maycroft
“This project celebrates the biophilic spaces designed by Sri Lankan architect Minnette De Silva. De Silva was one of the first female architects to have her own practice in the 1940s and developed this eclectic wallpaper and interior textiles collection.
“The project focuses on the contrasts in her work – between geometric modernist forms, arts and crafts made by local artisans and the lush tropical planting of her outdoor living spaces.
“This collection of wallpapers and hand screen printed fabrics mix artisanship and modernity.
“This project won the The Habitat Future Design Award. The judges said: ‘Maycroft’s work shows wonderful storytelling and skillset. Rich in colour, technique and a diverse, unique, handwriting. Laura’s print and pattern is witty and colourful, much like our ethos for Habitat’.”
Student: Laura Maycroft
School: Leeds Arts University
Course: BA Textile Design
Email: hello[at]lauramaycroft.design
Echoed Emotion by DuoDuo Lin
“Lin’s collection stems from an observation of life – the repetition of emotions. Her work explores how emotions reappear over time, often unannounced, yet deeply familiar.
“The project consists of five groups of works, each rooted in a specific emotion – tense, disappointment, reflective, expectation and self-touch.
“Working primarily with silver and incorporating varied materials to represent each theme. The collection includes necklaces, rings, brooches, vessels and incense burners.
“The project won the Hannah Martin’s New Rebel Prize. The judges commented: ‘incredibly impressive body of work – imaginative use and combination of materials and techniques, strong conceptual vision’.”
Student: DuoDuo Lin
School: Glasgow School of Art
Course: BA Silversmithing and Jewellery
Email: duoduolin02[at]163.com
Eclectic Bloom by Robyn Tilsley
“Tilsley’s work highlights the tactile beauty of fabric and pattern, bringing a sense of heritage and nature into contemporary textiles.
“She blends the aesthetics of traditional craft with modern design, focusing on repetitive processes.
“The project won the Laura Ashley Award. The judges commented: ‘we love the heritage inspired arts and crafts feel, earth toned palette and how this has translated into a rounded, extremely well developed collection that not only aligns to our values but brings contemporary feel to our brand’.”
Student: Robyn Tilsley
School: De Montfort University
Course: BA Textile Design
Email: robyntilsley[at]outlook.com
From Field to Fabric by Ruby Webster
“Webster’s work is based on process, handmaking and craft. She’s interested in learning how to make fabric right from the start.
“She has developed a deep fascination with the ancient process of cloth making – not just the weaving itself, but also how far she can go in understanding and embodying the journey from raw fibre to a finished fabric.
“The project is a hand-spun material made from wool with a linen silk blend, which has been naturally dyed with indigo.”
Student: Ruby Webster
School: Manchester School of Art
Course: BA Textiles in Practice
Email: rubyjcookewebster[at]gmail.com
Hilaritras – Joie De Vivre by Ines Congratel
“A complete interior design collection inspired by Joie de Vivre – the feeling you get when surrounded by people you love, and enjoying the presence of everyone.
“Inspired by her dad being a chef, as well as her childhood spent in the French countryside. The collection includes an upholstered chair, wallpapers, fabrics, trimmings, placemats and napkin holders.
“The project won The Sanderson Award. The judges said: ‘an inspirational collection that demonstrates creativity and innovation, showing a wide breadth of knowledge and techniques. Accomplished and exquisite design style with considered application for interior design. Her passion shone through in her work’.”
Student: Ines Congratel
School: Nottingham Trent University
Course: BA Textile Design
Email: ines.congratel[at]gmail.com
The Saturday Club by Evie Hensser
“The collection draws inspiration from the Bloomsbury Group, particularly the charm and character of Charleston House.
“It seeks to embody the essence of traditional English design while paying homage to Charleston’s distinctive eccentricity and rich decoration.
“This project won The Romo Award for Innovation in Design and Colour. The judges commented: ‘we love Evie’s creative exploration of the design and process, along with her fun and vibrant use of colour’.”
Student: Evie Hensser
School: Nottingham Trent University
Course: BA Textile Design
Email: eviehensser[at]hotmail.com
Project by Yuna Kim
“Inspired by the organic forms and inherent beauty of nature, Kim sought to express its fragility and transience using transparent glass and subtle colours.
“Through her work, she visually captures delicate moments created by the interplay of light and shadow.
“Her collection is inspired by the silhouettes of tree branches that she observed while spending time under trees, sketching and drawing.
“The judges commented: ‘an innovative use of materials, an unified collection of pieces with beautiful colour’.”
Student: Yuna Kim
Email: yunakimglass[at]gmail.com
Project by Kitty Campbell-Howard
“This collection is informed by sound waves, with designs that create abstract recordings of sounds to encapsulate specific moments.
“One necklace, for example, captures a recording of the sea, while other pieces are designed to record personal moments in time for their owners. Each piece is crafted in gold-plated silver.
“This project won the Dinny Hall New Jewellery Designer of the Year Award. Judges comments: ‘real creative aplomb ideas behind the collection, seen to evolve and lots of scope to develop into commercial yet special pieces’.”
Student: Kitty Campbell-Howard
School: Birmingham City University
Course: HND Jewellery and Silversmithing
Email: kittycampbellhoward[at]gmail.com
Partnership content
This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and New Designers. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.
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