Darcee Norton
Textile Design BA Hons
Leeds Arts University
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Illustration
My location: London, United Kingdom
Darcee Norton
First Name: Darcee
Last Name: Norton
University / College: Leeds Arts University
Course / Program: Textile Design BA Hons
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Textiles - Print / Illustration
My Location: London, United Kingdom
About
Darcee Norton is an illustrator and surface pattern designer who enriches her work with engaging, compelling, and often unexpected narratives. Working primarily with graphite and watercolour, she creates intricate hand drawn illustrations that invite closer inspection and uncover unexpected narratives. Her project concepts are often influenced by her fascination with historical contexts, allowing her imagination to run free and develop narratives that embrace individual expression and a sense of place. Character development and strong storytellingthroughout her design work aim to create compelling stories that act as conversation starters, welcoming interactivity and encouraging emotional connection. As an interior focused designer, Darcee specialises in wallpaper and home furnishings that reflect individuality, appealing to a market who share a love of the weird and wonderful. Her designs aim to curate spaces that feel both personal and inviting, places where people can relax and dream of wonderful, alternative worlds.
whispers of the deep
Dive into the mysteries hidden beneath the water’s surface... This collection blurs the boundaries between fantastical realms and the echoes of stories passed down through generations—spoken words that linger, frantic scribbles of past explorers documented in sea-stained notebooks. Through vibrant and dynamic designs, this collection delves into the whimsical and surreal side of forgotten worlds, long concealed from human view. It narrates the enchanting tale of Hesperia, a young hare who embarks on a journey to uncover the lost underwater realm she has only ever heard of in whispered stories. Blending hand-drawn illustrations with digital rendering, the collection uses a palette of tranquil teals, serene blues and pops of uplifting colour to bring these underwater wonders to life. Each design draws inspiration from the deepest reaches of imagination, inviting you to dive into a world where imagination knows no bounds.
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