Graduate Profile: Lucy Faulke, Knitted Textiles- Royal College of Art
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Profile Information
Lucy Faulke is a Textile Designer from the Royal College of Art, currently based in Brighton. Lucy’s work is a synthesis of old techniques and new technologies; she uses graphic design capabilities to enhance and breathe new life into crochet and knitted pieces for the interior. Lucy likes her work to be fun, curious and highly tactile.
© Lucy Faulke 2011
What was the inspiration behind your final collection / project?
Stroboscopic movement
Describe the key features of your collection / project?
My collection is derived from my desire to push traditional craft, developing innovative stitch techniques and using technology to enrich and interpret imagery with laser-cutting and crochet. It consists of a collection of knitted, crocheted and mixed media fabrics for interiors.
The fabrics have a geometric quality taken from personal drawings and graphic designs with reference to stroboscopic images. I have also developed my own experimental hairpin lace technique for this collection.
Have you completed any work experience or industry collaborations?
I have worked on projects for Rowan, Daks and Umbro and have undertaken work experience at John Rocha, Cardigan and Larch Rose. I have had work on display at Liberty’s of London, as part of the Brighton festival and in Rowan knitting magazines.
What are your short or long-term career aspirations?
My career aspiration is to work in an interior/textile design team for a reputable company.
Do you have any words of wisdom that you could pass on to 1st or 2nd year students?
Try not to worry and don’t be afraid to take risks!
© Lucy Faulke 2011
Quickfire Questions:
When were you happiest?
Anytime I am laughing
What is your most treasured possession?
My dog Alfie
Last exhibition / event that you went to see?
The Forty Part Motet – Janet Cardiff at Fabrica, Brighton
What would your superpower be?
Flying, or super-speed so I could have more free time.
3 words that describe yourself?
Gentle, Determined, Genuine
Who would you most like to meet?
Myself in 10 years time so I could tell myself now to stop worrying about the future.
Most inspirational person you have met?
My father.
How would you save the planet?
Living simply and trying to conserve locally.
What inspires you the most?
Anything of great beauty, human behaviour and original thought
Who do you consider to be a real pioneer?
Charles & Ray Eames
What is your must-have item for next season?
A Uniform Wares watch or a Tsunami Relief Donation tote by Ally Capellino.
What is your biggest hope for the future?
To be happy and successful.
What are you wearing today?
Uniqlo Jeans and Cos t-shirt.
Person you most admire?
Anyone who has worked hard for what they have without compromising who they are.
Your favourite book
I loved being read The Narnia Chronicles when I was little. I’m Dyslexic so I listen to audiobooks, the last one I listened to was ‘Never Let Me Go’
Your favourite film
It’s impossible to pick one….so many.
Your favourite music
Black Keys and Broken Bells.
Your favourite location
Vancouver
Your favourite label
COS. If I had the money…Chloe.
Your favourite style icon
Edie Sedgewick or Francoise Hardy, but I look nothing like her.
Your favourite artist
I’m an illustrator lover; I love Sanna Annukka and Andrew Holder.
© Lucy Faulke 2011
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Graduate Profile: Lucy Faulke, Knitted Textiles- Royal College of Art