Claire Coles

Claire Coles is a designer based in London who produces bespoke, embroidered wallpaper often based on the idea of recycling. Claire Coles uses Vintage wallpaper and other papers which she embroids onto paper to create her own patterns.

Claire cole's work has influenced my designs as i move forward into the sample stages. i love her combination of materials, paper and embroidery which create stylish, but beautifully delicate pieces of work. this has made me think more about the types of material used, do all wallpapers need to be printed??
Claire Coles work also feeds into our contextual studies work looking into sustainability. coles is re-using vintage papers to create new designs, a physical recycling.

info from website (www.clairecoles.co.uk) 

Claire designs and produces couture embroidered wallpapers and panels for the interior design and contract market. Her unique style of collage and embroidery transforms walls into works of art.

Claire also works in collaboration with luxury brands producing custom made surface patterns for her clients. Her ethereal patterns translate beautifully onto many mediums from gift packaging to fashion prints.

Claire has been practicing for 10 years, clients over this time include Missoni, Paul Smith, Anthroplogie, Liberty of London and Penguin Publishing, and she has just launched her collaboration with champagne house Perrier-Jouët.

All designs are bespoke and produced in house at Claire’s West London studio. She has previously exhibited at 100% Design, Maison Objet and ICFF. In November 2012 she had her first solo exhibition at Flow Gallery in Notting Hill, London.