Staffordshire University, Show & Tell: Ones to Watch 2016

Ceramicist 

Showcased as part of the Foundation degree section of Staffordshire University’s show, Angela Hill’s collection of ceramics caught the eye of our Design Team, due to their soft muted colour palette of greys and blush pink.

Surface pattern designer and illustrator 

Becky Roe’s floral and jungle-inspired designs seek to bring the outdoors in, through the use of a natural colour palette, and bold, expressive print.

Follow her on Instagram @BECKYROEDESIGN

Surface pattern designer

Chelsea Imlack’s work is inspired by the current trends for marble and paper exploration. Using traditional marbling techniques, combined with detailed linear drawing; she creates a juxtaposition of the two entities through Photoshop. The result is unexpected and curious, experimental design.

Surface pattern and textile designer 

Abbey Costello’s work particularly struck a chord with our Design Team due to her use of bold shapes in a striking, contemporary colour palette. 

Inspired by abandoned spaces and disused buildings, Abbey begins her creative process with a photograph, before working with paper to create cutouts. The premise of her work is to retain shape whilst abstracting any detail, emphasising a focus on texture for a unique style of surface design. 

Follow her on Instagram @abbey.costello

It’s that time of year again, when the next generation of designers and makers showcase their graduate collections following their final year at university. 

Every June, our Design Team visits Staffordshire University, to browse the work of the brightest fledging surface designers and ceramicists in our local area. Here are our ones to watch for 2016…