GET TO KNOW ME
DESIGN STUDIES
I studied Fashion and Textile Design with a concentration in Textile Design at NC State University's College of Textiles. During my studies at NC State, I developed skills in pattern techniques, surface design, yarn design and development, sewing, and most importantly fabric construction. I spent my senior year as a technical assistant in the Knitting Lab, where I set up machines based on fabric construction specifications, set yarns up on the creel, and developed pattern and techniques on the machines based on industry and student projects and needs.
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TEXTILE EXPERIENCE
I have been in the textile industry for over 9 years, starting as an intern at Springs Creative Products Group, working on pattern in repeat and cleaning up art for crafts fabrics.
Following graduation, I worked at Creative Ticking, where I focused on circular knits for mattress ticking. In this position, I worked on-site with the knitting machines, ensuring the translation of digital design to fabric was accurate and innovative.
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I then moved to ELFA International, where I developed a more broad application of my design skills, creating not only circular knits, but also patterns for woven fabrics and digitally printed circular knits and warp knits.
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My current position at Standard Fiber has expanded my skillset immensely. I develop fabrics across multiple channels and industries, including mattress, fashion bedding, pet, hospitality, and utility bedding. I have taken on many new challenges and have confidence in my ability to develop and execute new products.
HISTORY OF ART
Aside from textile design, I find outlet in immersing myself into many different art forms. I studied watercolor painting in Prague, Cz., and dabble in acrylic painting, sketching and digital illustrating. I've partnered with my best friend in a successful Etsy shop featuring acrylic pour paintings, which were featured in three different art showcases around Charlotte, NC.
