About

Woven Textile Design Graduate She/Her

Kate Ruttle is a BSc Textiles graduate from the University of Huddersfield. Kate's degree work hones in on her interests with 3D weaving, technical design, and colour use. During her placement year at Bower Roebuck, Kate was able to work on textile design briefs with luxury brands, resulting in the fabrics subsequently being featured on the runway catwalk. This experience gave Kate knowledge of technical designing, customer service, and working to tight deadlines under pressure. Kate is excited to be returning to Bower Roebuck as the Design and Business Development Assistant this summer and looks forward to her career in textiles.

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​Awards:

Creativity and Innovation in weave, First Prize Huddersfield Textile Society (2023)

Stuart Hollander Award and Scholarship for Excellence Weavers Company (2022-23)

Silver Award The Worshipful Company of Woolmen (2021)

Travel Award Bradford Textile Society (2021)

Commendation Bradford Textile Society (2021)

Northern England Heat contestant Society of Dyers and Colourists (2021)

Sustainability in Practice Certificate Nottingham Trent University (2019)

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Experience:

Bower Roebuck

Camira Fabrics

H&C Whitehead

The African Fabric Shop

Connection Seating

S2R Create Space: Huddersfield​​​