Meet Emily Bristow As She Studies Textile Design At Nottingham Trent University
My name is Emily and I am a UK based textile design student specialising in printed textiles at Nottingham Trent University with a particular passion for interiors.
My work is driven by colour, shape and process to create thoughtful artwork.
Creativity is at the centre of how I approach design. My work is largely inspired by themes of retro and authenticity combined with an importance of contemporary colour and influence. My aim is for my work to evoke joy and happiness.
With this inspiration in mind, I create unique designs which can be adaptable to a variety of briefs and markets.
If you are interesting in collaborative work, or for freelance enquires please get in touch.
Everyday contentment is inspired by the importance of comfort in the home and the significance of hand-crafted artwork.
Emily’s Themes
Retro Futurism
The theme explores the art movement ‘retro futurism’ which came about during the 1960s. It explores the Age of Optimism – a celebration of human achievement, atomic science and space exploration. The aim of this brief was to create an interior collection suitable for a futuristic interior setting with no seasonal attachment.
Everyday Contentment
Everyday Contentment is inspired by the influences surrounding the returning 1970s interior trend in response to the impact that the covid-19 pandemic has had on emotions associated with the home. Taking inspiration from popular home comforts from both the past and present, this bespoke collection considers careful colour and shape selection to reflect contentment. Everyday Contentment focuses on the significance of handcrafted design in the contemporary home.
Emily’s Inspiration
Initially, taking influence from the returning 1970s interior trend and its association with home comforts, everyday contentment has evolved into an appreciation of the home from both the past and present.
My collection evokes bold and playful composition containing objects with modernist influence whilst exploring the significance of colour and how it can be layering up to evoke emotions.
Everyday Contentment reflects the significance of comfort in the home and the impact that this has on the viewer.
The process of creation is essential in my design process and is something I am excited to develop as I progress into the textile industry.
Nottingham Trent University BA (Hons) Textile Design
Fashion and Textiles at NTU is internationally recognised for the quality of its creative, industry-ready graduates.
This textile design course is unique in the UK, allowing you to explore the different areas of textile design before specialising in the creative areas of textile print, embroidery, weave and knit, as your work develops.
As a young, ambitious designer, we'll introduce you to all aspects of textile design, investigating fundamental principles in colour, form, scale, pattern and composition. Supported by our expert academic and technical staff, you’ll learn traditional and digital techniques with access to our industry-standard facilities.
The course has excellent links with industry, and students will get the chance to take part in live projects and competitions, gain work experience, and have the opportunity to visit fashion and textiles events overseas, such as Première Vision in paris.
