My approach to knitted textile design emphasizes the sculptural potential of fabric construction. By working primarily in monochrome, I remove the distraction of color to highlight the interplay between texture, volume, and light. Each piece explores how different knitting techniques—from basic stockinette to complex cable patterns—can transform flat yarn into dimensional forms.

The collection investigates how yarn weight, fiber content, and stitch structure work together to create varying levels of stretch, drape, and structural integrity. This systematic exploration reveals how technical choices in construction directly impact the final aesthetic and functional properties of knitted textiles.

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Digital knitting allows for unprecedented control over three-dimensional form creation through computational design and automated manufacturing. I combine traditional knitting knowledge with digital fabrication to explore how complex geometries can emerge from simple yarn manipulation, creating seamless garments and sculptural forms that would be impossible through conventional hand-knitting techniques.

Anatomical Transformation Masks

I developed a series of knitted masks inspired by human anatomy, creating a "third skin" that transforms the wearer's facial features. These pieces explore identity, transformation, and the uncanny valley between human and artificial forms. The knitted structures move and adjust to the wearer's movements, creating a dynamic relationship between the textile and the body beneath.

Illustration Integration

By combining my illustration background with digital knitting, I create textiles that integrate visual narratives directly into the fabric structure. These pieces demonstrate how digital fabrication can bridge traditional artistic practices with contemporary manufacturing, creating unique hybrid forms that exist between craft, technology, and fine art.

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My modular textile approach addresses environmental impact through design strategies that extend material lifecycles. By creating systems of interchangeable components, I explore how textiles can adapt to changing needs and applications while minimizing waste through circular design principles.

Circularity concept design for disassembly. Design for monomaterial (when possible). No sewing required: Tool-free assembly using modular logic. Designed for non-destructive disassembly and reconfiguration. Uses monomaterials where possible: CloudWool, wool felt, Mirum (with minimal natural latex adhesives). Supports creative upcycling: integrates small scraps, odd-shaped offcuts, and irregular waste. Zero-waste and low-waste patterning principles built into the design.

The challenge lies in balancing modularity with aesthetic coherence and structural integrity. Each component must function independently while contributing to unified whole when combined. This requires careful consideration of proportions, material compatibility and circular design principles across the entire system.

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Natural Dyeing Approach

Natural dyeing is a holistic process that respects both the environment and the craft tradition. The approach involves understanding the chemistry behind color creation while working with living materials. Natural dyes work exclusively with natural fibers like cotton, silk, wool, and linen, creating a symbiotic relationship between the dye source and the textile substrate.

The general approach encompasses three fundamental stages: preparation (scouring), mordanting for color-fastness, and the dyeing process itself. Each stage requires patience and understanding of the materials' behavior. The process embraces the unpredictability of working with natural materials, where environmental factors like water quality, temperature, and timing can influence the final results.

Red Cabbage as a pH Indicator: Red cabbage contains anthocyanin pigment, which is highly pH-sensitive. While not permanently color-fast, it creates beautiful temporary colors and demonstrates the fascinating chemistry of natural dyes. The pigment can shift from deep purples in neutral conditions to bright pinks in acidic environments and blues or greens in alkaline conditions.

Bacteria Dyeing Innovation

An innovative approach to textile dyeing using living organisms represents a fascinating intersection of biotechnology and textile arts. This method utilizes bacteria like Serratia marcescens to create unique patterns and colors on fabric through biological processes. The technique offers a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical dyeing methods, as the bacteria produce natural pigments through their metabolic processes.

The process involves cultivating bacteria on agar medium and allowing them to grow directly on fabric surfaces placed in petri dishes. The bacterial colonies create organic, unpredictable patterns that cannot be replicated through conventional printing methods. This biotechnological approach to textile coloration opens new possibilities for sustainable fashion and represents the future of eco-conscious textile production.

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