Jess Bennett

Multi-Media

Students on this course:

Utility shade

This printed lighting piece was created from key drawings of functional objects in the collection, printed on 100% Haverstock linen.

The Engobe collection

This is a collection of handcrafted engobe glazed tiles with raised detail, featuring two toned matt and gloss finishes. Created using laser cut templates.

Implement print in red

Hand printed lino design based on imagery of everyday implements and tools.

Digitally printed cushion

Printed cushion on Haverstock linen informed by key drawings in the collection.

Laser cut interlocking wood divider

Laser cut birch designed to interlock together, allowing the user to dictate the scale.

Acid dyed habotai silk

Hand dyed habotai silk with simple embroidery stitch.

Laser cut cork with waxed cotton overlay/ modular cotton divider

This collection was informed by the visual imagery of everyday objects, supported by my research of cultural and historic research of implements and tools over the centuries.

Implement print in blue

Hand printed lino design based on imagery of everyday implements and tools. Shoot location: DeVol

This body of work focuses on creating surface design pieces inspired by mid-century design classics. Key considerations to the collection are form, function, texture and colour, underpinned by a focus on sustainable design practices.

The inspiration for this project was drawn from functional objects found in everyday environments. From my research of mid-century design, I discovered the importance of creating designs that adopt a humanist approach to formal and technical principles associated with modernism. In this collection I have produced a series of domestic design solutions for dividers, lighting and tile designs inspired by the mid-century period. I have utilised processes such as embroidery, laser cutting, ceramics, woodwork and print. Throughout, I have used sustainable materials made from natural fibres and have adopted a zero-waste approach. After graduation I intend to work in the interior design industry.

Jess Bennett

Multi-Media

Featured projects

Utility shade

The Engobe collection

Implement print in red

Digitally printed cushion

Laser cut interlocking wood divider

Acid dyed habotai silk

Laser cut cork with waxed cotton overlay/ modular cotton divider

Implement print in blue

Jess Bennett

This body of work focuses on creating surface design pieces inspired by mid-century design classics. Key considerations to the collection are form, function, texture and colour, underpinned by a focus on sustainable design practices.

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Placements

July 2017 - September 2018