Hiya =] .... This is my latest interior fabrics project which is inspired by British Culture and fairground attractions.

These are my final prints, the first one matches my final drawing then i have experimented with different colourways.

This is my final painted layout. I used inks and dyes to create the same affects i did with my drawings.



These are my black and white layouts.

Chinoiserie 2010

Hi Everyone,
Here is my latest collection of work, inspired by Chinoiserie.
It has been an interesting journey, learning new skills and techniques, and finally seeing my imagery and designs come to life on fabric and through embellishment.



Above is one of my fashion embellishment designs, i used lots of luscious colours and fabrics, trying to create an luxurious feel.
To the right is my first drawing for my Chinoiserie project. I loved using the shimmering golds and the beautiful blues. Drawing this also taught me that taking your time and being patient, is worth it in the end.

To the left and below is my
final printed design.
As you can see i used
my first Chinoiserie
drawing in my final design.
I chose to use a blue in the final
design too, but went for a
stronger navy colour.

Hope you have enjoyed looking through a little of my first collection.

New Design Brief

Hi Everyone,

Im just working on a new design brief at the moment for interior and fashion design!

I will be designing and making a length of fabric and a garment design inspired by Chinoiserie. I'm just in the beginning stages at the moment, drawing up inspiration from books and journals, but i will be starting my design development next week. I am looking forward to seeing my final design, s i have never done anything like this before! Ill keep you all posted and i will put some images on next week!

Printed Surfaces

My Latest Collection - Printed Surfaces

This collection has been inspired by some of my drawings from my first visual language module. I have used a lot of bright colors and beautiful shimmering foils to help create layers and layers of interesting detail.

This is one of my personal favorites.

1950's Design

Hi there, today I've been looking at 1950's design to help inspire my drawing sets. I really love the old radios, televisions and other electrical equipment. As well as the beautiful soft furnishings such as curtains, cushions and bed linen. The 50's were so elegant, classy, and proper. The latest technology was used to create unique and innovative designs. A mixture of colours and medias were used, different patterns and styles.

I love trying to add a little of the 50's in all my work, i cant get enough of the unusual designs. There fabulous!!

LoveLeigh's First Post

Hello Everyone!
My name is Leigh Spencer, and this is my first blog!!! I'm currently studying a degree in Textiles and Surface Design at CCAD. I'm only a month or so into my course and i am enjoying learning new skills, techniques and learning how to develop my ideas. My favourite area of textile design is Batik, i haven't yet used it in my course, but i am looking forward to getting back into it, and using my new ideas to help inspire me. I believe my strengths are my ability to observe something and create a unique and beautiful piece of work from it. I particularly love 1950's clothing and advertising. i think the whole perfect housewife image is fabulous and i love to draw inspiration from that.
In the future i would love to obtain a 1st in my degree, which will hopefully lead my on my way to become a Freelance Surface Designer and also open my own Antique Furniture Shop.
My own personal dream is to build my own home in the middle of nowhere surrounded by countryside and sheep.....that would be perfection!!!!