Featured: Work by Grace Chandler
Getting to know more about Grace Chandler – Guild Graduate in 2026
2026 Guild Graduate Eden Kingston studied at at De Montfort University, gaining a degree in Textile Design
Bubblegum Whimsyland is a textile accessory collection that reinterprets traditional nesting dolls and draws from kitsch iconography, to cater for a contemporary ‘Kidult’ consumer whose nostalgia and longing for childhood experiences have inspired these collectable bag, jewellery, and bag charm designs.
This project explores the playful nature of discovering hidden dolls, inviting a sense of curiosity reflective through the interactive and customisable designs, blending function with personality.
As a multi-disciplinary designer, I have blended traditional and digital textile processes such as digital embroidery, vacuum forming, 3D fabric construction, resin, beading and laser cutting, to create a unique and timeless collection.
The majority of materials used in this project have been sourced at scrap stores, and by seamlessly fusing contrasting material textures, it creates sensory joy. The techniques, materials and colours used have allowed the collection to feel hand-crafted yet refined,
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