Summer is right around the corner and for many students it marks the end of the school year culminating with a degree show. We had the pleasure of chatting with surface design student, Katie Punton, who is in her final year at Leeds College of Art. Her degree show titled, Made Here, runs from June 10th -16th at Leeds College of Art. But, you can also see more of her work alongside other graduates at New Designers located in the London Business Design Centre June 29th – July 2nd.

What tools do you find most helpful when designing?
The majority of my work is created through digital processes. However, my favourite has to be my Wacom tablet, as I am able to create digital drawings with lots of detail.

Katie Punton

What’s your favourite type of print to design and why?
I love to design fashion prints, as I feel I can be a lot more creative with colour and especially composition. I enjoy creating placement prints, as I can play with contrasting elements of space and detailed pattern.

Katie Punton

Any design tips you’d like to share?
Behind every designer is a great set of skills. Therefore find something you really love and practice it!

Katie Punton

Katie Punton

What do you want to do once you graduate?
After exhibiting at New Designers in June/July, I would love to work for a company designing prints for womenswear fashion!

Katie Punton

Find more of Katie’s work here or follow along on Instagram @katiepunton_design.

– Jessie Whipple Vickery