New Designers Christy Carpets Associate Prize
Winner: Ashley Kelly
Duncan of Jordan College of Art & Design


Associate Prize: £500
Judges Comments: Innovative Design and excellent colour combinations that would work on many applications

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New Designer Embroiderers' Guild and Coats Crafts UK Associate Prize
Winner: Rebecca Shreeve
De Montfort University


Associate Prize: £1,000
Two months placement worth £1,500 from Coats Crafts UK and one years membership of the Embroiderers' Guild

Judges Comments: Rebecca's highly individual imagery is brought to life by her skilled use of hand and machine embroidery. Her tactile works will be of great appeal to both adults and children.

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New Designers The Association for Contemporary Jewellery Associate Prize
Winner: Hayley Mardon
Edinburgh College of Art


Associate Prize: £300 plus 3 years of membership of ACJ

Judges Comments: As well as presenting a strong body of work, Hayley is actively engaged in issues surrounding sustainability and ethical practice - a subject close to the ACJ's heart. Furthermore, Hayley's collaborative attitude stands her in good stead to pursue future projects in this area.

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New Designers The Textiles Society Associate Prize
Winner: Lynsey Robertson
Glasgow School of Art

 

 

Associate Prize: £1,000
Judges Comments: Beautiful, sensitive work, imaginative utilisation of textiles techniques.

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