On Thursday I went up to London to visit the New Designers exhibition at the Business Design Centre in Angel. This event happens every year, being split into two sections: 1) fashion, textiles, jewellary and ceramics 2) product design, graphics, media and motion. It is a showcase of up and coming design talent from recent graduates across the UK.
Being a textiles student my main purpose was obviously for the fashion and textiles section. I have to say I was completely blown away by the incredible talent shown here. The level of skill was just outstanding! The attention to detail was truely inspiring and some of the portfolios I looked through were absolutely awesome. The prints and designs were so innovative and well developed, the most simplest ideas has been transformed into something of a whole new outcome. Some designers that particularly caught my eye were; Charlotte Lloyd, Cecelia Frank, Melissa Edgar and Louise Clarke. Their designs were just so beautiful and creative, I was amazed. I will definitely be keeping an out for these names in the future!
Collection of graduate print business cards
Although you have to buy a ticket to view the exhibition, I highly recommend a visit. Even if you are not a fashion or textiles student, it really is worth the visit, and if you are student well lucky you because you get cheaper entrance tickets. Overall the whole day has made me very excited for my third and final year at uni, although I would be lying if I said I wasn't terrifed! It is scary to think that in just one years time I will be showcasing here...fingers crossed!
Check out these graduate collections:
ceceliafrank.com
charlotteemilylloyd.4ormat.com
louiserebeccaclarke.tumblr.com
cargocollective.com/melissaedgar
