“Utah-based Raspberry Creek Fabrics recently received a patent for unique web-to-print software for roll-to-roll fabric printing which automates the step-and-repeat process in a way that creates the smallest possible file, speeding the printing process.” Senior editor Cary Sherburne talked to co-founder Justin Rammell about the process."

“Winning the award for “Best in British Product Design” were Charlotte Raffo and the team at the Monkey Puzzle Tree for their unique Metamorphosis linen union. Metamorphosis was created in collaboration with artist Kirsty Greenwood and is a fantastical large-scale design on a natural undyed and unbleached linen union fabric.”

Forming the perfect partnership - Epson who manufacture innovative digital textile printing technology and textile innovators LABELEDBY. have created the “Epson Design Awards powered by LABELEDBY.”. Fabienne van der Weiden, co- founder LABELEDBY. commented: “It was amazing to collaborate with Epson in order to create a show that is, not just focused on the end result, but is focused much more on the design and production process.”

This exciting initiative will give three young surface designers and one talented videographer an outstanding opportunity to undertake a 6-month placement at CMYUK’s advanced digital training and demonstration facility in Shrewsbury. The project is also available as an e-learning experience online. Graduates and students alike can participate in all modules. Each month the Design brief will be posted online, to participate simply follow and share your work using the hashtag #CIRLIVE and then submit your final work via email to cirlive@cmyuk.com