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One to Watch - Heather Needham
Where did you study and what is the course title? I studied Fine Art at Loughborough University with a semester abroad studying Fibre at...
Sep 266 min read


One to Watch - Amelia Hewitt
Where did you study and what was the course title? Studied at : Birmingham City University BA (Hons)Â Course Title : Product and...
Sep 264 min read


One to Watch - Peerasin Hutaphaet
Where did you study and what was the course title? I graduated from MA Material Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts...
Sep 263 min read


2025 Winner Emily Stewart
Congratulations again Emily on becoming our CIDA 2025 winner. You are incredible! Where did you study and what was the course title? I...
Sep 264 min read


One to Watch - Roxan Salavarria
Where did you study and what was the course title? I am currently studying at Southampton Solent University and I’m completing my...
Sep 5, 20245 min read


One to Watch - Julie Farré
Where did you study and what was the course title? I studied Product Design as part of the Masters of European Design program which...
Aug 5, 20243 min read


2024 Winner - Grace Lawrence
Where are you studying and what is the course title? I am studying Textile Design at Norwich University of the Arts, and specialising in...
Jul 30, 20245 min read


2024 Winner Pt.1 - Matt Turner
Congratulations again, Matt, for stopping the judges in their tracks and becoming a 2024 winner. You are amazing! Where did you study and...
Jul 30, 20243 min read


2024 Winner Pt.2 - Sze Wan
Congratulations again, Sze, for stopping the judges in their tracks. You are amazing! Where did you study and what was the course title?...
Jul 17, 20244 min read


One to Watch - Arka Studios
Where did you study? We studied at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, BA in Graphic Design and Illustration. Name of your...
Jul 12, 20243 min read


One to Watch - Liam Scott
Where did you study? I studied at Northumbria University, 3D Design: Product and Furniture Name of your lecturer – course tutor? Rickard...
Jul 12, 20246 min read


One to Watch - Anna Rooney
University and course title I studied Textile Design BDes (Hons) at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of...
Jul 12, 20243 min read


One to Watch - Helena Powell
Where did you study? Glasgow School of Art Name of your lecturer – course tutor? Elaine Bremner, Helena Britt 1. How did you feel about...
Jul 2, 20243 min read


One to Watch - Siri Hansen
Where did you study and what was the course title? The Glasgow School of Art, Silversmithing and Jewellery Design Name of your lecturer –...
Jul 2, 20243 min read


Meet the Maker 2024 - Chloe Watts
What does it mean to me to be the maker of the 2024 Colour in Design Awards? For me, being asked to create the awards was something on my...
Jun 11, 20241 min read


2023 Winner Pt.2 - Alice Coomber
Where did you study and what was the course title? University of Brighton – 3D Design ad Craft Name of your lecturer – course tutor? Nick...
Jun 3, 20243 min read


2021 Winner Pt.1 - Al Bates
Al Bates is our truly worthy winner for her ‘Curious While Calm’ project. A stunning collection of textiles designed to heal ourselves...
Jun 3, 20243 min read


One to Watch - Lucy Millward
Where did you study and what was the course title? University of Bolton, BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design Name of your...
Aug 29, 20233 min read


One to Watch - Rachel Glinsman
Where did you study and what was the course title? BA Product Design at Nottingham Trent University Name of your lecturer – course tutor?...
Aug 23, 20233 min read


One to Watch - Lauren Georgia Hope
Where did you study and what was the course title? Birmingham City University – Illustration with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons) Name of...
Aug 18, 20233 min read
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