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Sophie Drew Designs

Collaborations, Awards and Recognition

2026

Laura Ashley

Celebrating 100 Years of and Icon

Named One of the Top Five Designers

Developed a cottagecore, heritage-inspired collection in collaboration with Laura Ashley, combining nostalgic florals with contemporary surface pattern design. The collection A Picnic in the Park, was exhibited at Swansea College of Art, where I was selected as one of the top five designers and awarded mentorship by the Laura Ashley team.

2025
Anglepoise

90th Anniversary - //Beyond Project

Collaborated with Anglepoise to develop a lampshade collection reimagining the form, surface and materiality of the iconic Anglepoise lamp, through expressive botanical design. The collection, Impressions of Nature, was exhibited at Material Matters during London Design Week 2025.

2024

Monki

Monki Brand Best in Show runner-up.

Produced a bold, fashion-focused print collection inspired by the newly defined 'Rule-Breaking Monki Girl Spirit'. Cirque de Fleurs explored expressive colour, clashing pattern styles and layered motifs through an experimental approach to surface design. The collection was exhibited ata Swansea College of Art, where I was awarded Monki Brand Best in Show Runner-Up award.

2024

I-Dott

Recognition of Artistic Merit.

Three of my wallpaper designs were shortlisted and awarded with a recognition of artistic merit in the 'New Moderns' category of the 2024 I-Dott Surface Pattern Design Competition.

Education

2003 - 2026

BA (HONS) SURFACE PATTERN AND TEXTILES

University of Wales Trinity St Davids, Swansea

My academic journey in design has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to turn imagination into reality.

2022 - 2023

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION- DISTINCTION
CREATIVE WRITING

Open University

My studies gave me the opportunity to express my creativity through writing, helping me to develop both my literary and artistic abilities.

Skills

​Design and Creative Skills

  • Surface pattern and repeat print design

  • Textile print development for fashion and interiors

  • Collection development and colour palette creation

  • Trend-informed concept development

  • Narrative-led design and visual storytelling

​Software and Technical Skills

  • Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills

  • Swatch Editor

  • Canva for branded visual content

  • Production-ready digital artwork preparation

  • Digital fabric and UV printing

  • Screen printing and colour separation

  • Fabric dyeing and low-tech printmaking methods

​Professional Skills

  • Adaptable and responsive to client and industry requirements

  • Strong organisational and project management skills

  • Confident working independently and collaboratively

  • Confident in managing multiple creative projects simultaneously

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