STUDENT PROFILE: Heather Bareham

Specialism:

Surface Design for Interiors-specialising in wallpaper

Inspirations:
Tracy Kendall
Rob Ryan
Tord Boontje
Timorous Beasties
Bridget Riley
Eley Kishimoto

Dream Job/Career Aspirations:
Heather would love to work in a studio for an Interior Design Company; however Heather’s dream would be to have her own successful bespoke wallpaper business.

Final Major Project:
At the moment Heather’s work is inspired by decorative ceramics, tiles and mosaics. Heather is designing a mixture of traditional and commercial repeats as well as bespoke and interactive wallpapers. Heather’s final collection will combine a mixture of techniques including screen print, 3D paper work, cut-out work with the introduction of stitch.

STUDENT PROFILE: Kelly Louise Thackray

Specialism:
Kelly's area of specialism is embroidery however within her work she likes to include elements of print.

Favourite artists, designers, influences;
Heidi Turner
Balmain
Monique L'Hullier
Kelly Hyatt
Hanna Werning
Kustaa Saksi
Rob Ryan
Pearl and Marmalade
Travel to interesting new places

Career Aspirations
Once graduated Kelly is hoping to secure a job in a design studio and once she has built up her knowledge in the Professional Industry she hopes to become a freelance designer maker.

Final Major Project
For the final major project Kelly is working on a collection of samples which would be suitable for the fashion market. She is encorporating elements of print combined with hand embroidery and fabric manipulation. Her work is very intricate and detailed and is inspired by texture and nature.