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I wanted to end today's posts with a bit of fun children's design. I've been out and about looking for Spring arrivals in several stores and will post the results over the next couple of weeks. These snaps were taken in Primark, who famously don't retail online, but you can find these designs in store now.
Make it in Design have unveiled the winners of the 2019 Make it in Design Scholarship in association with Print & Pattern.
The contest received a wonderful array of design entries from over 170 applicants from 39 different countries. Entries were shortlisted by Make it in Design co-founders Rachael Taylor and Beth Kempton and they were absolutely thrilled that so many people want to create surface pattern designs and recognise Make it in Design as a fantastic way to do that. I then had the pleasure of picking a winner from the chosen shortlist. As the standard of entries was so incredibly high it was decided that there would be not just one winner, but THREE full scholarships and SEVEN runner up prizes.
So the WINNERS are...
My choice of overall winner was Claire Mounier
I felt Claire’s Safari design (above) demonstrated some great drawing and colour skills, and her dinosaurs (below) showed she has a fun quirky way of thinking. These are brilliant qualities to have as it gives Claire a unique personal style that will stand out from the crowd.
Make it in Design co-founder Rachael Taylor selected Becky Dinnage as her overall winner -
Rachael said “Becky’s use of colour is so bold and impactful – LOVE it! Your work has a fabulous fresh and commercial feel to it and I cannot wait to see more”.
Make it in Design co-founder Beth Kempton selected Nirosha Ambagahawatta as her overall winner -
“I love the the sense of movement and rhythm evoked in these delicate structures by Nirosha which dance off the screen in a beautiful and playful way"
The winners can now get ready to launch your surface pattern design careers in 2019 with a free place on all 4 modules of The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design and complimentary access to leading trend website WGSN for 180 days.
RUNNERS UP
Because of the high standard of entries Make it in Design have selected 7 runners up who will each receive a free place on the self paced Module 1 class with access for 12 months.
Above : Sarah Knight
Above : Fiona Solley.
Above : Tina Wells
Above : Madison Herman
Above : Kate Ireland
Above : Pauline Greuell.
We have some more lovely Surtex flyers today in preparation for the show which opens in New York on Sunday. Brenda Manley Designs will be in Booth 3375. They sell and license designs and also welcome commissions. To see more or schedule a show appointment visit Brenda Manley Designs online here.
Another artist not to miss at Surtex will be Elizabeth Silver in Booth 3581. Elizabeth will be represented by Jewel Branding and will bring lots of new artwork to the show. As always she is also available for freelance collaborations and licensing partnerships. You can find out more at Elizabeth's website here and on Instagram.
Liz Mytinger is excited for her 3rd year at Surtex. Her friendly characters and fun prints can be be found in leading retail markets as well as boutique shops. Last year she had the pleasure of working on her first children's book with Chronicle Books, a vehicle wrap for the San Antonio Public Library bookmobile, and a wide variety of stationery. More examples of her work can be seen on her website and Instagram. To visit her in person stop by Surtex booth 3378 where she will have brand new work available for license and outright purchase.
