Jessica Yarwood

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        1. ‣BA (Hons) Textile Design 2:1 

  2. Birmingham City University, 2004-2008

  3. ‣Indepth understanding of weave, alongside a detailed exploration into trend forecasting as the basis for my dissertation and final project.


      2. Specialisms:

      3. ‣Weave, Print & experimental surface design

      4. ‣Trend Forecasting

      5. ‣Mood Boards & Colour Palettes

      6. ‣AVL/Dobby Emmerich computerised Looms

      7. ‣Single, Double Cloth and Scot Weave Jacquard Design

      8. ‣Domestic & Industrial Knitting Machines

      9. ‣Adobe Photoshop


BTEC National Diploma Foundation Art & Design (Textiles)      Distinction

Shrewsbury College of Art and Technology                            2003-2004

        1. ‣A conceptual exploration into fashion inspired by the future possibilities of Techno Textiles.


Shrewsbury 6th Form College             2001 - 2003

A Levels

      1. ‣Art                A

      2. ‣Design           A

      3. ‣Psychology    B

  2. AS Level

      1. ‣English Language

      2.         & Literature            A

      3. ‣Film Studies          A


Mary Webb School Pontesbury           1996 - 2001

      1. 9 GCSE’s                          A* - A


Full Clean Driving License


Achievements/Exhibitions


Shortlisted for the RSA Fashion Interiors 2007/2008 Design Directions competition.

New Designers Part 1 2008 (www.newdesignersonline.co.uk/jessicayarwood)


Work Experience


Newmor Wallcoverings 15 Sept 2008 - Current

Print Designer

  1. Designer of contract wall coverings, including a bespoke digital print service for the industry.


Freelance Assistant

The Holbrook Studio, Creative Consultants, 4th-5th August 2008


Temp Assistant

Anna Starmer - Trend Consultant, 30-31 Sept 2007, 26-27 June 2008


12 Month Design Placement

Monsoon Accessorize Ltd. July 2006 - July 2007

Aide to designers in ladieswear department.