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Roisin SPence
Textile and Fashion Design Degree

Grays School of Art Robert Gordon University

Graduates: 2024

Specialisms: Textiles / Smart Textiles / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles

My location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Grays School of Art Robert Gordon University

Roisin SPence

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First Name: Roisin

Last Name: SPence

University / College: Grays School of Art Robert Gordon University

Course / Program: Textile and Fashion Design Degree

Graduates: 2024

Specialisms: Textiles / Smart Textiles / Sustainable Fashion/Textiles

My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Website: Click To See Website

About

I am a textile designer and am currently focussing on sustainable design through the use of innovative materials

My work, which recently earned the Impact Award and a studio space at The Mills Fabrica during the Tex Plus exhibition, and was shortlisted twice for the Only Natural Design Competition, is deeply rooted in my connection with nature and the environment. This relationship inspires all my designs, focusing on organic forms that translate into textile samples. These samples mirror the repeating patterns and ethereal qualities found in nature. Sustainability, circularity and heritage are the foundations of my designs. I balance an environmentally kind lifestyle with innovative techniques, using paper yarns, dead stock materials, and locally sourced wool. My textile samples advocate for a simple, organic relationship with nature, encouraging a mindful and conscious approach to place.