Lisa Rogerson
Fashion & Textile Design BA Hons
Glasgow School of Art
Specialisms: Textiles - Weave
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Lisa Rogerson
First Name: Lisa
Last Name: Rogerson
Specialisms: Textiles - Weave
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My Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
University / College: Glasgow School of Art
Course / Program Title: Fashion & Textile Design BA Hons
About
As a textile designer specialising in weave, my practice explores the possibilities of integrating structure, materials and colour to capture texture and movement into visually appealing and tactile fabrics.
I use an experimentation-based process to trial and develop my ideas and colour palettes through sampling, to produce final outcomes that balance my design creativity with the technical possibilities of weave.
Environmental responsibility underpins my practice through the use of soil friendly yarns.
Harvest Harmony
Inspired by my farming heritage, my project explores the textures, line, shape and colour evident in modern agriculture. My designs focus on the interaction of lines and composition of blocks whilst capturing the textures, movement and undulations, reflected in my photographs of fields from multiple vistas. Colour palettes are inspired by the natural hues of the crops injected with the bright, vibrant colours of the farm machinery. My exploration has been shaped through a variety of technical processes. Initial sampling of traditional check patterns, pleats and loops led to experimentation with Bedford cord, double cloth and floats to produce my final collection. The design process has trialled different yarn qualities and materials. My mainstay yarn is 100% British Blue Faced Leicester wool for its soft and luxurious feel, and to reflect upon my research. I have also incorporated cashmere and merino wool to achieve a thinner fabric with an increased drape quality and TENCEL yarn, to give a smooth sheen. All yarns are soil friendly and 100% biodegradable. Wool is also a renewable material. My fabrics are designed for statement outerwear, including blanket coats and boxy jackets as well as accessories such as bags. The collection is also suitable for interior applications and many of my fabrics are reversible which adds further versatility.
