My name is Lauren Williams and I am a currently a graduating of Cardiff metropolitan university studying Artist: designer,maker Course, where I have been studying for the past three years. My background is in the media of textiles, which I was intending to peruse until I discovered three dimensional design during my foundation diploma in art and design at Swansea university. I have always enjoyed making things and up cycling objects, giving them a new life.

Since studying at university I have developed a keen interest in paper manipulation and creating unique patterns which I can then apply to the up cycling of furniture. I feel I have developed a broad spectrum of skill over the past three years, and I am still eager to learn more. I am still passionate about the use of textiles within my work and I enjoy using these skills within my practice.

Currently my work is centered on paper manipulation and inspiration comes from naturally occurring structures, primarily shells. I was interested in taking lines and shapes from nature into a different situation, the domestic interior. My starting point were paper folds, which I developed into other media where they take on a new role. These surface designs have been used to create soft furnishings, and are employed on upholstered old furniture.

I enjoy using natural and simple forms to create new and interesting patterns for up-cycled objects. I hope to develop my concepts and collection to make alternative series for the interior market.