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Amelia Ayerst

MA work

MA work

  • Innovative Digital Stitch

    Innovative Digital Stitch, Amelia Ayerst 2017
    Digital Embroidery
    Photographer: Amelia Ayerst

  • Colour Changing Textiles

    Colour Changing Textiles, Amelia Ayerst 2017
    Digital Embroidery
    Photographer: Amelia Ayerst

  • Digitalised Trainer

    Digitalised Trainer, Amelia Ayerst 2017
    Digital Embroidery
    Photographer: Nikola Zelmanovic

  • AKAyerst designs

    AKAyerst designs, Amelia Ayerst 2017
    Digital Embroidery
    Photographer: Nikola Zelmanovic

  • AKAyerst Innovative Trainers

    AKAyerst Innovative Trainers, Amelia Ayerst
    Digital Embroidery
    Photographer: nikola1575.jpg

AKAyerst: Innovative Digital Stitch

I have created an innovative stitch that is based around movement and optical illusions. When the textiles move, the colour changes. A key focus has been placed on this technique, allowing me to explore colour. My work naturally has evolved down the fashion and body context, having a focal point on luxury sportswear fashion. I am exploring both garments and trainers, allowing the wearer to move freely to expose the colour changing nature of the design.
Programme
Textiles

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Textiles, 2017

    Specialism

    mixed media

  • I completed a Fashion BA (First) at Leeds University with a year in industry working in New York for a young developing menswear and interior brand. I joined RCA Mixed Media and Textiles MA programme with a key interest in fashion and accessories. My main interest at RCA has been exploring digital embroidery and creating innovative new stitch designs. My interests now are to take my designs and embroidery techniques and develop my own commercial brand AKAyerst.  


  • Degrees

  • BA Fashion (IND), Leeds University, 2014

  • Experience

  • RCA Communications Committee, London, September 2016 - 2017; Intern, Jane Bowler. London, June 2016 – Sept 2016.; Creative assistant, Surface View, Reading. July 2014 – December 2014.; Creative assistant, Modern Anthology, New York. September 2012 – July 2013.; Creative assistant, Surface View, Reading, July 2011 – September 2011.

  • Exhibitions

  • 100% Optical, Excel London, 2016.

  • Awards

  • RCA Eyewear Design Competition with 100% Optical, 2016. Finalist, Won £500 and exhibited at 100% Optical.

Registered Office: Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU