Textiles & Surface Design

Using our specialist well-equipped studios and workshops, you will develop design and technical skills in screen-printing, dyeing, hand and machine embroidery, digital print, laser-cutting, fabric manipulation and making skills while working on live and collaborative projects.<br/><br/>This inspirational, innovative and vibrant degree offers exceptional studios, workshops and resources – including your very own individual studio bay – which will allow you to surround yourself with inspiration. You’ll develop design and making skills to equip you for a role within this dynamic industry, whether you choose to follow a path into employment or self-employment.<br/><br/>Design opportunities include interiors, fashion, gifts, stationery, table-top and bedding. This course offers a range of niche skills that will be transferable to a wide range of creative industries, such as teaching, community arts, buying, styling and visual merchandising.<br/><br/>**EXHIBITIONS & TRADE SHOWS**<br/>Work is exhibited and sold at trade fairs and exhibitions such as: <br/>Premiére Vision, Paris; <br/>Surtex, New York; <br/>New Designers, London; <br/>London Print Design Fair; <br/>Indigo MoOD Brussels.<br/><br/>**NDUSTRY LINKS**<br/>Alexander McQueen - London<br/>Anna Sui - New York <br/>Bowes Museum<br/>Debenhams Design Studio<br/>Designers Guild Design Studio - London<br/>Graham and Brown Wallpapers - Blackburn <br/>Hallmark UK - Bradford <br/>Hand and Lock Couture Embroidery - London <br/>House of Holland - London <br/>LURU Home - New York <br/>Marks & Spencer Design Studio