Very pleased to have an article included in the most recent volume of Craft Research published by Intellect and edited by Katherine Townsend and Kristina Neidderer.
Designseminar 2017, Lucerne School of Art and Design /
Looking forward to taking part in this event organised by the product and textiles research group. The title of my talk is 'Roots and rivers: Textile thinking towards design for sustainability' . Can't wait to meet everyone : )
Project GLOW WEAR /
Excited to be working with Wellington City council and Massey Textile Design students on this project...watch this space for some exciting work in the Fabric Innovation category! http://www.projectglowwear.com
Climate Change Adaption Strategies for Coastal Maori Communities /
Very privileged to have attended the private view of the exhibition emerging from this amazing project on Saturday. Beautiful Powhiri at Tukorehe Marae and inspiring exhibition opening at the dairy sheds near Kuku Beach road. Thank you Huhana! Excitied to engage further with the project in the future.
Shifting Landscapes /
Pleased to send some work off today for the SDA's 'Shifting Landscapes' exhibition, which will be opening at Form and Concept in Sante Fe this month. I'll be showing a digitally embroidered drawing that continues my research into a place-based approach to textile/materials design for sustainability.
New Issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice /
The latest issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice is now online. Guest edited by Helena Britt of the Glasgow School of Art. Papers include: Making Material Knowledge: Process-led Textile Design Research as an Active Source for Design Innovation by Anne Marr and Rebecca Hoyes; The Power of Quiet: Re-Making Amateur and Professional Textile Agencies by Fiona Hackney, Hannah Maughan and Sarah Desmarais; Well-Being and Smart Textiles: Reflecting on Collaborative Practices and The Design Process by Amanda Briggs-Goode, Martha Glazzard, Sarah Walker, Sarah Kettley, Tincuta Heinzel and Rachel Lucas; and Spheres of Practice for the Co-Design of Wearables by Sue Fairburn, Josephine Steed and Janet Coulter.