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The Art of Utility
For this theme, I used household objects as my inspiration to create innovative and playful designs. I looked at objects such as washing machines and wall mounts, and challenged myself to show how something considered boring, can be transformed into something interesting. I achieved this through a series of processes such as screen-printing, paper manipulation and cut-work. This project was shortlisted for the 'Fun & Play' Batsford Prize 2025.
Date
October - November 2023

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The Art of Utility

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Original continuous line drawing

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Screen-printed sample

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Upholstered tiles with screen print and nails for added texture

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Screen-printed card with hand cut-work

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Close up image revealing metallic foil shining through

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Water colour drawings

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Screen-printed wooden tile with added nail and woolen yarn detail

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Upcycled bottle caps that have been painted and screen-printed

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Upcycled piece: screen-printed foam with metal accents

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Water colour drawing

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Multi-layered screen printed fabric sample

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Close up shot showing the different layers of print on this sample
- Original continuous line drawing
- Screen-printed sample
- Upholstered tiles with screen print and nails for added texture
- Screen-printed card with hand cut-work
- Close up image revealing metallic foil shining through
- Water colour drawings
- Screen-printed wooden tile with added nail and woolen yarn detail
- Upcycled bottle caps that have been painted and screen-printed
- Upcycled piece: screen-printed foam with metal accents
- Water colour drawing
- Multi-layered screen printed fabric sample
- Close up shot showing the different layers of print on this sample
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