A Bit About Me
A highly motivated textile designer specialising in textile printing and surface manipulation, recognised for a meticulous, hands‑on approach to material exploration. The practice combines technical precision with a sensitivity to colour, texture and narrative, resulting in textiles that communicate atmosphere and transformation.
Currently completing an MA in Textiles at Nottingham Trent University, following a First Class BA (Hons) in Fashion Textiles and Design from Middlesex University, London. Experienced in both independent studio work and fast‑paced collaborative settings, with a strong commitment to craft, adaptability and thoughtful problem‑solving.
Education
September 2025 - Present
2021 - 2025
2018 - 2020
MA Textiles, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
BA (Hons) Fashion Textile and Design, with Foundation Year, Middlesex University, London
Grade: First Class Honours Degree
Dissertation Title “Is Upcycling the new Fast Fashion?”
A-Level Fine Art, New City College, Havering Sixth Form College, Hornchurch. Grade: A
A-Level Psychology, New City College, Havering Sixth Form College, Hornchurch. Grade: C
BTEC Combined Science, New City College, Havering Sixth Form College, Hornchurch. Grade: Distinction*
Skills:
CAD:
Digital:
Textie Print Design:
Pattern Repeat:
Textile Print Process:
Textile Dyeing:
Textile Dye Techniques:
Textile Embroidery:
Sewing:
Pattern Cutting
Fashion Design
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier Pro and Wilcom ES Design
Microsoft Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Digital and hand-drawn
Screen Printing and Digital tile repeat
Screen Print (Puff, Foil, Reactive, Acid, Flock, Metallic Binder, Opaque Binder, FF Binder), Sublimation and Digital Print.
Reactive, Acid, Disperse and Vat
Ombre, Shibori and Natural Dye
Digital, domestic and hand-embroidery
Industrial (Lockstitch, Overlock), domestic machine and hand finishing
Design Studio Experience
2024
2023
East London Vintage (E.L.V.) Studio Assistant, Hackney London (Internship)
Independent brand, who produce fashion collections using vintage upcycled garments. Selling their finished garments across: their own website, Pavement (London), Liberty London (UK), Last Resort LA (US), Vestige (Philadelphia, US), etc. Founded in 2018.
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Preparing material for external production; colour matching material,
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cutting patchwork, sample cutting, repairing sourced upcycled material, toile production and supporting fitting process.
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Factory visits, sourcing, running as well as general housekeeping.
Richard Quinn, Embroiderer & Studio Assistant, London.
Luxury womenswear Fashion Design Brand, stocking in curated selection of high-end boutiques, luxury retailers and online platforms. Founded in 2016.
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Working within a team to produce couture bridal veil. Draping silk tulle and
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hand embellishing through hand stitching of feathers and faux flowers.
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Creating fabric roses - cutting fabric, hand and machine.
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Quality standards – checking for imperfections.
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Working to a tight deadline to prepare for London Fashion Week catwalk presentation.
Administrative Experience
2022 - 2024
OneSource Legal Services: London Borough of Havering, Administrative Assistant, Town Hall, Romford
Worked with the Business Support Team
Completed a summer voluntary placement running three months each year since 2022 — totalling nine months
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Performed general administrative duties including scanning, photocopying, emailing, purchasing documents from Land Registry, ordering stationery, and filing
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Assisted with retention and destruction of litigation files, including updating Excel spreadsheets and the Iken case management system
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Managed incoming and outgoing post, restocked stationery and carried out regular document handling tasks (filing, scanning, photocopying, emailing)
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Filed contracts into the Indexing system and organized leases into property deed packets
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Maintained accurate records by updating Excel spreadsheets and case files on Iken
2019
Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer, Upminster Library
Acted as a reading partner to support and encourage reading development of children aged 4 – 12 years.
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Liaised and communicated with parents regarding the format and delivery of the programme.
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Maintained meticulous records regarding progress made and the success of individuals activities.
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Worked effectively with colleagues within my team and maintained positive working.