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© Lucy Webb
© Lucy Webb
© Lucy Webb
Lucy Webb is currently studying at Somerset University for a degree in Interior Textiles and Surface Design.
Above are just a few examples of some of the stunning photography Lucy takes for inspiration as well as a quirky umbrella pattern which is very suited to the British climate.
See more here!
© Simi Gauba
© Simi Gauba
© Simi Gauba
Simi Gauba is a print and product designer based in Sweden whose love of story telling is evident through her designs all inspired by an Indian heritage. ""These stories are from my growing up years, colors of sarees, kantha dupattas (a garment worn as a scarf in India), of mosaic walls and mango trees".
After working as a designer for 14 years for various home and home accessories companies Simi Designs was born is June 2012.
The very talented Simi won the print and pattern design scholarship early this year and has been undertaking the highly successful course "The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design" as run by the lovely ladies Rachael Taylor and Beth Nicholls.
Please take a look at more of Simi's work here and we wish her the best of luck with the rest of ABSPD.
P.S if you'd like your design to feature on our website carousel please take a look here. In addition we are always on the look out for designers to feature in our designer spotlight so please email details, links and examples of your work to Vic at [email protected]
© Lisa Martin
© Lisa Martin
© Lisa Martin
© Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin is a geordie lass based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. She has recently graduated from Leeds College of Art, studying BA (Hons) Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design.
Lisa creates illustrations and surface pattern designs aimed towards the children's market. Inspired by all things bright and quirky, her work includes a range of whimsy characters and hand drawn textures.
I was lucky enough to catch Lisa's work at her graduate show and was bowled over by the freshness of her work - definitely one to watch!
Find out more about Lisa at the links below:
There are now only a few days left to enter the Male Fashion Icon & Symbols competition.
The closing date is midnight Sunday 12th August 2012.
Many thanks to everyone who has entered so far and we hope your enjoying the brief.
© Kyrah Louise
© Kyrah Louise
© Kyrah Louise
Kyrah Louise is a fashion fabrics and accessory designer who likes to explore placement, scale and shape.
Her style is very edgy and trend driven and oozes style!
Kyrah's inspiration comes from structural elements in real and digital forms. This can be from everyday observations such as scaffolding's or pylons. Then envisaging how elements of these structures could be interpreted as a fashion piece whether it is an accessory or a print.
We are holding a Tigerprint Open Day at our West Yorkshire HQ Wednesday 19th September.
So if you've ever wondered what it's like working in our Bradford Tigerprint studio take a look at the details below and submit your proposal!
The deadline for proposals is midnight Friday 10th August following which we will select ten lucky designers to come to our open day.
Best of luck!
© Kathryn Wildman
© Kathryn Wildman
Kathryn Wildman is a recent graduate from BA Hons Design Crafts at De Montfort University, Leicester.
Amazing details play a big part in Kathryn's work which is stunning in its execution and use of colour.
Find out more here.
© Plainly Patterned
© Plainly Patterned
© Plainly Patterned
© Plainly Patterned
Today's beautiful burst of colour is brought to you courtesy of designer Kirsti of Plainly Patterned.
So many beautiful fun and bright prints so head over here for more eye candy!
© Kate Lynch
© Kate Lynch
© Kate Lynch
© Kate Lynch
Kate Lynch is a recent graduate from Buckinghamshire New University BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design and specialising in Printed Textiles.
Lots of gorgeous and diverse designs which show how talented Kate is so head over here to check out more.
© Lauren Britchford
© Lauren Britchford
© Lauren Britchford
Above are example of the gorgeous work of designer and illustrator Lauren Britchford.
Describing her style as "whimsical yet influenced by Scandinavian and retro designs, featuring bright colours and bold patterns". After specialising initially in children’s book illustrations and quirky characters Lauren's portfolio now also includes surface pattern and greetings designs.
Check out more about Lauren here.
