Strata was a collaborative project with trend forecasting agency, Colour Hive (previously. Global Colour Research). This trend focused on a raw, earthy aesthetic yet still clean and luxurious. I created a range of innovative textile art pieces and conceptual interior fabrics working to a minimal theme. My personal inspiration came from a varied range of sources, including research into Inuit cultures; taking a focus on the basic raw elements that are utilised in a arctic existence. Smoke & fire, wooden artefacts and tools, animal fur and hide, ice and stone. I also took inspiration from topographical terrain maps both ancient and modern to influence forms, motifs and 3 dimensional textile surfaces. My inspirations lead me to use a range of leather skins, suedes, furs and laser cut wooden embellishments as a material palette. I also gathered inspiration from minimal scandinavian styles which influenced my drawing and pattern outcomes. The most exciting aspect of this project was having 3 of my designs picked to be shown at the Colour Hive Trend Stand at the January Furniture Show 2016 ( at the NEC, Birmingham). Two of my designs were incorporated into the trend mood boards and the other was featured as a realised cushion design within the main presentation. I also had a print design that I created for Strata published and featured in Issue 41 of Colour Hive's Mix trends Magazine.