Ashley Wilde Group Welcomes Emerging Talent Through Live Brief Competition
Hertfordshire, UK – August 2025 – Ashley Wilde Group is proud to announce the winners of its recent live brief competition in partnership with Nottingham Trent University.
Over the past two weeks, Amy Holmes and Emily Hodgson, standout students in textile design, were awarded an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Ashley Wilde Group for their exceptional collection of bedroom textiles that impressed the company’s Fabric Design Manager.
As part of their tailored experience, Amy and Emily were fully immersed in the inner workings of Ashley Wilde Group.
This included meeting suppliers, familiarising themselves with cutting-edge design software, and developing their own unique concepts.
Their time in the studio provided them with invaluable industry insight while showcasing the company’s commitment to nurturing design talent.
The collaboration does not end there. Ashley Wilde Group is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring Amy and Emily at next year’s prestigious New Designers exhibition.
This support marks an important milestone in their budding careers, and the company eagerly anticipates seeing how their experience with Ashley Wilde Group informs their creative development.
“Amy and Emily have demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity in their approach to design,” said Ashley Wilde Group “At Ashley Wilde Group, fostering emerging talent is integral to driving innovation and excellence in our industry. Supporting rising designers like Amy and Emily represents our ongoing investment in the future of textile design.”
Ashley Wilde Group remains committed to empowering the next generation of designers by supporting initiatives that venture beyond the classroom and into real-world creative settings.
Industry collaborations like this reflect the company’s dedication to not only design excellence but also sustainability and forward-thinking practices within the global textile industry.
To catch a glimpse of Amy and Emily’s inspiring moodboards and sketches, visit Here For Emily………and Here for Amy
About Ashley Wilde Group
Ashley Wilde Group is a Hertfordshire-based leader in innovative textile design for interiors, with over six decades of heritage in crafting beautiful, sustainable fabrics and furnishings.
Renowned for its dedication to ethical practices and quality craftsmanship, Ashley Wilde is at the forefront of fostering creative collaborations that shape the future of design.
