New Designers

I am happy to announce that I have been chosen along with 13 others to go to New Designers in London to show my work. Very exciting news again 

Texprint

I am happy to tell you all that I have chosen by my tutors to be nominated along with 4 others for the texprint competition that could mean that I could be at trade shows in London, Paris and a possibility of Shanghai. Which is all very exciting stuff. 

Hand in

After a very stressful couple of weeks I have finally handed in my final major project a couple of weeks ago. There was highs and lows to the project but in the end I think I shown that I am a surface designer that has a large amount of knowledge of different materials such as wood, fabric, paper and glass. Here is some photos of what i handed in. 

Formica

Would just like to give Formica a massive thank you for sponsoring my final major project supplying me with my own designs on Formica samples. 

Professional

With professional studies all handed in there is only studio work to concentrate on. Giving myself daily targets so that I produce a good amount of work. It is safe to say that it is going to be a busy couple of weeks. Here's a sneaky look at my promotional pack that I handed in. 

Easter

Well I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Easter. Hope you are all enjoying the few extra days off work and all the chocolate. With deadlines approaching I have been working hard to get stuff completed. More drawings and design work happening everyday there is so much going on. When I have new photos of where my work is going I will be sharing and updating.

Happy Easter

Development

Busy working on deveolpment at uni.

Dale Chihuly

I went to London to go to Chelsea Harbour got lots of inspiring fabrics and wallpaper samples. But the best part of my day was going to see the Dale Chihuly exhibition. It was an honour to see one of my favourite artists and a true inspiration with colours and shapes.

JB Clothing Co

I have started a new business venture and linked together with my friend putting textiles and fashion together in our own way to create beautiful unique clothing. Here's a little sneak peak into the photo shoot today getting for the tops going on sale soon.

Www.facebook.com/Jonesandbean

Sponsorship

Would just like to thank label planet in sponsoring me for my final project and giving me the wish list I asked for which will be a massive help to my project. 

http://www.labelplanet.co.uk

Formica

I spent the day yesterday at Formica. Had a tour of the factory and a little meeting with James the manager of the bespoke collection. I learnt all about the materials and how it was made as well as how flexible it can be with colour and width. The custom range was my favourite with all of the different possibilities from simple graphics to photographs to scanned in fabric. Amazing day filled full of information. Thank you for sponsoring me Formica. 

Development

A little bit of development to get me started before I get to finals. 

Website

I now have an up and running website. Feel free have a little look.

www.amy-loudesigns.co.uk

Drawings

Drawings are well underway for the new project which is Final Major. The concept being repeat and how we like things to be measured and repeated to be pleasing to the eye. So with that in mind I am looking at anything that I can make a repeat myself or architecture and structures. This is a few pages out of my sketchbook so far.

Day at the printers

Tuesday last week I spent the day with the lovely Katherine from Earth Inke Wallcoverings at her printers. Helping her make decisions and even a little tour around the factory all of which was exciting stuff. Loved my day and welcome to go back anytime topped it off. Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Katherine for the invite.

Hallmark

I recently have entered the Hallmark Festive Fun competition. When I went to see if there was an update on the blog my design is right in the centre of the first page. Very happy lady today with my design been on full show. Just have to wait and see what the outcome of the competition is.

http://www.hallmark-creative.co.uk/competitions/?wppa-cover=0&wppa-album=11&wppa-occur=1&wppa-page=1