Hello, I'm Erin Smith!
I'm a final-year BA (Hons) Textiles student at Arts University Bournemouth, graduating in July 2025. My practice specialises in Irish embroidery and digital print, combining hand craftsmanship with modern techniques to create expressive, luxury textile outcomes for womenswear.
With a strong eye for colour and a distinctive illustrative drawing style, I develop rich, layered visuals inspired by nature, light, and texture. My design process is rooted in storytelling — from hand-drawn studies to digitally composed prints and intricate embroidery, I craft thoughtful textiles that balance detail, innovation, and fashion-led aesthetics.
Experience
Education
Textiles BA(Hons)
Graduating July 2025
Design Experience
Mela Project Live Brief (2023)
Digital design brief for large scale flags celebrating Mela.
Arts University Bournemouth
Art & Design Foundation Diploma
Graduated 2022
Hereford College of Arts
A Levels
Graduated 2021
Fine Art (A*), English Literature (A), Psychology (A)
Holland Street Collaborative Live Brief (2024)
Collaborative group project creating digital designs for women's accessories.
Hand & Lock Live Brief (2023)
Creating a personal collection of work using a variety of stitch processes in line with Hand & Lock's 'Sense of Place' brief.
Kite Clothing Placement (2023)
Placement working alongside design team at Kite Clothing, using Photoshop & Illustrator skills for brand promotion, learning how smaller ethical businesses run effectively within the UK.
Erin Smith Textiles
Digital Print & Irish Embroidery
Contact
07557 933482
erin.smith2@btinternet.com
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