BOOKER SPALDING SPONSORED AWARDS

Massey University Graduate, winner of Booker Spalding Award for Excellence in Textile design 2017: Jessica Bunnell

“Tactility is a textile collection that has therapeutic benefits for individuals affected by ADHD. Touch is a powerful sense, tactile stimulation increases attention span and the capability to remember information. Two types of sensory inputs have influenced this project: Energizing Input and Calming Input. Use of an all-white colour palette gives a disconnection from visual elements, and allows the textural surface to be more tactilely engaging. The main processes used were embroidery and silicone. ”

Massey University Graduate, winner of Booker Spalding Award for Excellence in Fashion Design 2017: Johanna Morris

“Designed using the local bridal industry’s remnants, coalesce combines high tech and slow fashion. The laser-cut, modular textile creates a unique lace which can be combined and rearranged, disassembled and made new.
Here, the notions of the modern bridal industry are challenged, aesthetically and systematically. coalesce investigates a sustainable approach to bridal-wear where love and respect are extended to resources as well as each other.”