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| Lucy Day. Photo by Lucia Carpio |
They were selected by relevant heads of design at M&S in a selection process.
The winner of this new award, who will receive £1,000 and a paid three-month internship with the M&S print design team, will be announced at Première Vision Designs in Paris on September 20, along with those of other awards at this year's TEXPRINT competition.
Marks & Spencer has long been a keen supporter and foundation sponsor of Texprint. The new Award, according to Libby Allan, Trend Lead, Womenswear & Lingerie, at M&S, will allow the retailer to establish a relationship with a young designer that they hope will evolve beyond the Award itself.
All trained in Britain, the three shortlisted designers are among the 24 that TEXPRINT has selected following a rigorous interviewing of over 230 applicants submitted by British colleges and universities at both BA and MA levels.
As in previous years, the 24 TEXPRINT selected designers showcased their work in London at a preview presentation earlier this year in July.
In an interview with TEXPRINT, Allan of M&S said “These days it’s not just about the work but also how the work is presented. When you’re in the industry you have so many people to convince – an ability to present your work effectively becomes really important. Textiles is such a good grounding for a designer because you learn all about texture and colour usage.”
Each year, TEXPRINT showcases 24 design graduates who have shown outstanding skill and artistry in their chosen discipline, and who have impressed the Texprint interview panels with their creativity and desire to succeed in the professional world. Texprint’s aim is to promote their skills to the industry, to media, and to the related organisations that can help their career launch.
Photos © Lucia Carpio 2017
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