About Me
Hi, Im George Light and I am a NTU Fashion Knitwear student.
I am a specialist knitwear designer with experience being a design and production assistant. My style is bold and vibrant with strong defined shapes being the key push for my design and this has been explored in my FMP collection. This then led me to be a runner up for the GFW Ellesse competition where one of my designs has been manufactured and made.
During my studies at Nottingham Trent, I wanted to gain more knowledge in design and the CAD technical side with my creative design. This led me to undertake a year- long placement with Chinti and Parker where this placement helped me to focus in on CAD design and more of the production side of the industry. My time at university has helped me to gain a wide appreciation for design with digital art that is now a key use in my creative practice that has now become my passion.
INSPIRATION
Metallic androids- a modern reimagining of androids
My collection explores the interaction between androids and humans, examining how these two entities influence and manipulate each other in shaping visual concepts. Drawing inspiration from historical depictions of androids and how their perception has evolved over time, the project bridges the gap between past futuristic visions and our present reality.
My work envisions how androids might exist in today's world, with a strong emphasis on metallic textures, patterns, and reflective surfaces. The colour palette is guided by the structured aesthetics of the grid and the influence of art movements, reinforcing the futuristic theme. Historically, androids have often been imagined as metallic beings, and this concept is central to my project, reinterpreting those classic visions through a contemporary lens.
MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
Moodboard
Colour board
Primary research
Mark making
Yarn wraps
Fabric development
Pattern development
Balaclava development
Bag development
Design development
Final lineup
Final fabrics
Range plan
Outcomes
DETAIL
Metallic, graphic and gradient textures through textiles and knitting
Within my collection, I have explored ways to represent key visuals through the use of metallic textures and gradient blends within my fabric choices. This was achieved through striping, which served as an artistic method to translate gradient effects. I also drew inspiration from the reflective qualities of glass, reinterpreting these patterns in my knitting techniques. These visual elements are complemented by a bold colour palette inspired by a retro sci-fi aesthetic. This aesthetic ties into the central theme of androids and AI by highlighting how our visions of the future are often shaped by the past. By referencing retro representations of technology, my collection reflects on how AI and androids are perceived today in much the same way they were imagined decades ago.
“The androids, robots, and artificial intelligences of popular culture are often mirrors of our hopes and anxieties.” — Sherry Turkl (2011)
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