Liberty's of London

Also while visiting London, i visited Arthur Lasenby's Liberty's store. The store is a mecca for craft lovers, fabric collectors, stationary enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the quality design. The store offers something for everyones interest. It holds some of the most amazing clothing for men, women and children as well as catering for all your home essentials. The place never fail's to overwhelm my senses of pure inspiration and ingenious design concepts that make our lives just a little happier. And not one to leave Liberty's without anything, Damien Allsop's beautifully made chocolates were also a must.

Also exhibiting at the Surface design show London was Huddersfield university surface design graduates. Their brief 'What if', concept had the students investigating curious dealings with wood, concrete, glass, elastic, 3D printing and textiles. Their work was innovative and very inspiring into all material uses and applications.

Anna Kyyro

Anna Kyyro Quinn’s textile structures made from felt was possibly the most beautiful of all the displays there. These three dimensional pieces can be made to order and are used in all domestic and commercial settings. Made entirely by hand and using sustainable 100%wool felt, these designs can be used as bed heads, cushions, wall panels, decorative pieces and even curtains.

On Thursday I was lucky enough to travel to London to the Surface Design show at the business center. Now in its ninth year the exhibition brings together the industry of surface design to discuss and learn about processes, treatments and materials. It was an insightful experience into the products available and the marketing of such new innovations. Amongst the designer’s showcasing their work was Anthony Hughes, who had a great vision of screen- printing onto wood. The industrial sketch- book, which was beautiful in its own right, has inspired Hughes love of 3D work, surfaces and print.

Another designer that held my interest was Helen Dunkow another Postgraduate who developed the most interesting elastic band work. It just goes to show that with basic material and a little imagination anything is possible.