Where do you see yourselves in relation to fibre and textile; as designers, artists, or both?
Adrienne: I see my self as a designer; I want to create functional beautiful textiles for people to enjoy on a day to day basis. Alex: I’ve always been more interested in the art side of things, but having been forced to take general design classes at OCAD, I do feel that I have a good understanding of the design side as well. Jenna: I want to spread my appreciation for textiles. I think people take for granted the beauty and value of textiles, not to mention the level of difficulty in creating and fabricating cloth. I’m hoping to up the value of textiles in art and craft by making them accessible to everyone for functional use as well as decorative pieces. One fantastic thing about craft objects is that they can bridge the gap between art and design. I’d love to see where that gets me. Also, I want to research and bring green textiles further into the market. I think it’s a great thing that green products are being recognized more and more. Kat: I see myself as both artist and designe
