New Design Talents Win Top Design Awards

New Designers 2011 – the show that presents the very best of the year’s graduate design has awarded recognition to its class of 2011.

Amongst the recognised were a number of ceramic designers, showcasing innovative design and skills as they move on from their leading environments.

Now in its 26th year, the show annually celebrates the best in new creative talent across the UK.

The BDC New Designer of the Year 2011 (Part 1) is Louise Tiler from Leeds College of Art & Design for her collection of surface patterns and textiles.
 Her prize includes £1500 plus professional career development advice from Briffa, Rhodes and Rhodes and Articulate Communication.

Runner up in the competition was a triple success for ceramics designer Jill Shaddock, who graduated from Manchester School of Art. She proved to be a close contender for the prize for her beauty and simplicity of her ceramic work which the judges could see bridging contemporary craft and the commercial world.

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