TIME TO MEET SOME MORE EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN TALENTS FROM THE ND CLASS OF 2021
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Join us tomorrow to launch ND21, explore our website and discover innovative designers from creative UK based Universities with over 3,000 graduate talents.
The ND Class of 2021 has been busy behind the scenes planning, researching and producing the designs of our future and we are beyond excited to unleash and present them to you.
ESME CHAMPMAN
BA (Hons) Illustration and Animation, Manchester School of Art
A proposed mural design for the new Proton Beam Therapy Centre that inspires hope, whilst embracing the values of both Tim Bacon and the NHS Christie Foundation.
DIANE DIASY KYEI
BA (Hons) BSc Industrial Product Design/Product Design and Management/Transport Product Design, Aston University
Arolite is an app-controlled device that uses aromatherapy and lighting to help students develop a positive attitude towards their academic workload, hence reducing academic stress levels.
Students are also encouraged to study through the application of external motivation.
JADE BLOODWORTH
BA (Hons) Design Crafts De Montfort University
This project shows how this designer can create glass in natural forms by representing the life and death of nature through colour within the glass. Not only is colour representing nature but the folds inside the glass also help enhance the textures that are seen throughout nature.
CHARLOTTE CROSSLEY
BA (Hons) Textile Design, Hereford College of Arts
Focus on knitted textiles, the concepts surrounding this collection of work include and are targeted towards the health and wellbeing market.
JOSH CHAMBERS
BA (Hons) 3D Design – Furniture & Product, Northumbria University
This bench is the cumulative product of an explorative series of short briefs designed to keep this designer productive and making no matter the circumstances.
ALICE BRAMHILL
BA (Hons) Textile Design, Nottingham Trent University
A playful, colourful narrative on the parent-child relationship, particularly during the pandemic, with its joys and fears.
FLORENCE YOUNG
BA Hons Graphic Design Nottingham Trent University
OLIVIA BELL
BA (Hons) Textile Design, Birmingham University
‘Kinetic Luminosity’ is an innovative approach to surface pattern design which aims to minimise material consumption by using projection mapping technology to create immersive environments within hospitality spaces. This series of easily interchangeable animated patterns are intended to be digitally projected onto multiple interior surfaces and are designed to work in harmony with the range of luxury upholstery fabrics.
IQRA HUSSAIN
Product & Furniture Design BA Hons, Kingston University
The bench being self assembly allows the user to be a part of the process, in doing so promoting an emotional connection.
Creating a longer life span, decreasing the throw away attitudes with in consumer society.
MEET 5 EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN TALENTS FROM THE ND CLASS OF 2021
Following the difficult decision announced this year to cancel the physical event for 2021, New Designers is proud to be bringing you this year’s break-through talents, creatives of the future and ground-breaking designs through our online alternative.
The ND Class of 2021 has been busy behind the scenes planning, researching and producing the designs of our future and we are beyond excited to unleash and present them to you.
In the lead up to the event we will be sharing a collection of the emerging talent and wanted to give you an exclusive sneak peek from 5 of the innovative textile, ceramic and jewellery designers who are exhibiting in the digital 2021 New Designers.
The full University profiles will launch on our website on Wednesday 30 June. Be sure to visit our website to explore this years graduate talent.
Save the date: Wednesday 30 June (ND AWARDS Ceremony at 6PM) – Saturday 10 July
ALFIE THORHALLSDOTTIR
BA (Hons) Textiles, The Arts University Bournemouth
Mixed media textile designer for interiors specialising in; Screen, Digital Print, Tufting and Hand Embellishments.
The collection explores man-made structures in natural landscapes, represented through tie-dye samples and CAD embroidered embellishments.
EWAN CRALLAN
HND Ceramic Product Design, Morley College
One size fits all!
Cast with earthenware and glazed, this cubetastic collection is fit for chickens, geese, quails and more.
LYDIA MANLEY-LEACH
BA (Hons) Textiles Design, Buckinghamshire New University
Taking inspiration from traditional folklore narratives this project has been developed through mixed media composition, including hand needle punch and printed ceramic tiles.
JIAXUAN ZHONG
BA (Hons) Jewellery, Materials and Design, Sheffield Hallam University
This unusual jewellery collection is created and developed through Photopolymer, Resin, Magnet, Wood and Foam.
The foam dissipates over time, the user creates more and this process is repeated, each time producing their own unique design within the piece.
RACHEL WARD
BA (Hons) Textile Design, Nottingham Trent University
This project aims to re-inspire and reconnect young adults post COVID-19.
Using embroidery and multimedia, imagined on a large scale, this creates an immersive wonderland of colour and light.
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