Design Competition Winners 2019

E1               THE LAPA CHARITABLE TRUST AWARD

An embroidered textile design for fashion/accessories or interior products, created using hand-embroidery techniques.

1st Prize Olive Grover Falmouth University
2nd Prize Jessica Vale Royal School of Needlework
3rd Prize Rebecca Offredi Royal School of Needlework
Commendation Chloe Drew Royal School of Needlework

              1st Prize winner

K1               THE CLOTHWORKERS’ COMPANY AWARD

        A knitted fabric for either fashion or interiors.

1st Prize Evie Brownlee Heriot-Watt University
2nd Prize Rianna Irvine De Montfort University
3rd Prize Rosalyn Gregg Independent Designer
Commendation Zita Antal Glasgow School of Art
Commendation OlambiwonnuFikunolami University of Derby
Commendation Xingchen Lu Royal College of Art
Commendation Maddie Sellers University of Brighton

               1st Prize winner

K2               THE JOHN SMEDLEY LTD AWARD

A knitted fabric design which shows creative potential.  (1st year undergraduate students only).

1st Prize Yixuan Luo Nottingham Trent University
2nd Prize Georgia Alligan University of Derby
3rd Prize Eve Moissiard De Montfort University
Commendation Chung-Lin Chen Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Laura Head Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Abigail Wales University of Derby

             1st Prize winner

P1               THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF DYERS AWARD

        A printed textile design for fashion submitted on any base fabric.

1st Prize Lucy Cariss Leeds Arts University
2nd Prize Valerica Tudosa De Montfort University
3rd Prize Emily Alsop University of Huddersfield
Commendation Libby Allen Leeds Arts University
Commendation Lucy Hope Glasgow School of Art
Commendation Christie Jackson De Montfort University
Commendation Emily Taylor Leeds Arts University
Commendation Danielle Titmas Leeds Arts University
Commendation Valerica Tudosa De Montfort University
Commendation Charlotte Watson Leeds Arts University

1st Prize winner

P2               THE PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LTD AWARD

A textile design suitable for domestic curtains, upholstery, cushions and blinds, drawn in repeat.

1st Prize Philippa Traynor Loughborough University
2nd Prize Jenny McCarthy University of Bolton
3rd Prize Eleanor Brigginshaw Norwich University of the Arts
Commendation Bhaggy Mohan De Montfort University
Commendation Maisie Morris Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Isobel Savin Leeds Arts University

             1st Prize winner

P3               THE CLOTHWORKERS’ COMPANY AWARD

A printed textile design for either fashion or interiors which shows creative potential.  (1st year undergraduate students only).

1st Prize Jessica Dryden Leeds Arts University
2nd Prize Becky Wakelam Leeds Arts University
3rd Prize Holly Houston Heriot-Watt University
Commendation Melissa Foster Leeds Arts University
Commendation Libby-Mae Fotheringham University of Huddersfield
Commendation Hannah Hughes Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Rachel Jutkova UHI – Shetland College

            1st Prize winner

W1              THE CLOTHWORKERS’ COMPANY AWARD

        A woven fabric for fashion/accessories or interior products.

1st Prize Eleanor Newton Loughborough University
2nd Prize Lydia Fisher University of Derby
3rd Prize Rebecca Jones University of Derby
Commendation Helena Cockwill Falmouth University
Commendation Paige Doran De Montfort University
Commendation Georgena Fobbie Loughborough University
Commendation Esther Mason Heriot-Watt University
Commendation Lauren Salter Loughborough University
Commendation Georgina Thomas Nottingham Trent University

              1st Prize winner

W2              THE JOSEPH H. CLISSOLD LTD AWARD

A woven fabric design which shows creative potential.  (1st year undergraduate students only).

1st Prize Bianca Hale Norwich University of the Arts
2nd Prize Lauren Fisher Nottingham Trent University
3rd Prize Laura Barnwell Norwich University of the Arts
Commendation Maisie Cuthbert Norwich University of the Arts
Commendation Annie Davies-Greaves Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Laura Head Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Daisy Phillips Norwich University of the Arts
Commendation Molly Reese Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Jessica Walsh Nottingham Trent University

              1st Prize winner

AW1           THE WOOLMARK COMPANY AWARD

A textile design for a wool-rich fabric which can be used for fashion/accessories or for interior furnishings.  The fabric must contain a minimum of 60% Merino wool and highlight the versatility and natural benefits of the luxury fibre.

1st Prize Xingchen Lu Royal College of Art
Commendation Madeleine Oakley University of Derby
Commendation Nicola Valente Heriot-Watt University
Commendation Yu Yang Royal College of Art

                   1st Prize winner

B1               THE BRITISH WOOL AWARD

A fabric of any construction, for fashion or interior products, which demonstrates the versatility of British wool.  The final design must contain a minimum of 80% British wool.  

1st Prize Christina Wong Glasgow School of Art
2nd Prize Charlotte Howson Manchester Metropolitan University
3rd Prize Charlotte Clayton Glasgow School of Art
Commendation Fiona Daly Chelsea College of Art & Design
Commendation Nicola Dean Manchester Metropolitan University
Commendation Isabelle Murray Glasgow School of Art
Commendation Caroline Richards Independent Designer
Commendation Hannah Starkey Independent Designer
Commendation Emma Wood Independent Designer

                  1st Prize winner

CU1            THE CLOTHWORKERS’ COMPANY AWARD

A fabric designed for fashion or interior products which shows an innovative combination of textile processes or is produced by new technologies or non-conventional methods and/or materials.

1st Prize KatieDyson University of Derby
2nd Prize Hermione Shackleton Trevor Loughborough University
3rd Prize Jessica Wake Loughborough University
Commendation Charlotte Clayton Glasgow School of Art
Commendation Zoe Gale Bath Spa University
Commendation Jalim Lee Royal College of Art
Commendation Katie McCrossan Glasgow School of Art
Commendation Ana P. Luiz-Wright UCA – Rochester

             1st Prize winner

F1                THE FASHION AND TEXTILE COURSES AWARD

A textile or material sample which focuses on responsible design through either recycling, sustainable fibres, reconstruction, zero-waste techniques or design for the circular economy.

1st Prize Lisa McLaughlin Hereford College of Art & Design
2nd Prize Hannah Carter Glasgow School of Art
3rd Prize Jeorgia Mills De Montfort University
Commendation Louise Barlow Leeds Arts University
Commendation Emma Carruthers Leeds Arts University
Commendation Cosima Emmet Leeds Arts University
Commendation Gemma Mateen UAL: London College of Fashion
Commendation Assunta Miles University of Huddersfield

           1st Prize winner

H1               THE BRADFORD COLLEGE TEXTILE ARCHIVE AWARD

For the best contemporary fabric inspired by a historic Bradford Technical College student design from the Bradford College Textile Archive.

1st Prize Georgie Adams Nottingham Trent University
Commendation Chloe Henson Leeds Arts University
Commendation Xufei Qiao Royal College of Art

             1st Prize winner

R1               THE BRITISH WOOL AWARD

For a carpet or rug design, of any construction, using British wool.  It can be for residential or commercial use.

1st Prize Millie Rothera Leeds Arts University

              1st Prize winner

THE COMPANY OF MERCHANTS OF THE STAPLE OF ENGLAND

WOOL SPECIAL AWARD

For the best design using a minimum of 60% wool.  It is judged from all sections of the competition.

1st Prize Maddie Sellers University of Brighton
Commendation Rosalyn Gregg Independent Designer
Commendation Xingchen Lu Royal College of Art
Commendation John Sanders Hereford College of Art & Design
Commendation Danielle Titmas Leeds Arts University

             1st Prize winner

SPECIAL AWARDS

THE CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL AWARD

WINNER:      Nicola Valente Heriot-Watt University

THE CLOTH OF KINGS MEDAL

WINNER:        Xingchen Lu Royal College of Art

THE JOHN FOSTER 200TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD

WINNER:        Charlotte Howson Manchester Metropolitan University

THE DESIGNERS’ GUILD PLAQUE

WINNER:        Leeds Arts University

THE TRAVEL AWARDS

WINNERS:

PREMIERE VISION               Katie Dyson             University of Derby

                                                Lucy Cariss               Leeds Arts University

MAISON ET OBJETS            Jessica Dryden       Leeds Arts University

                                                Rebecca Jones      University of Derby