Hannah Starkey is a material designer and explorer based in Amsterdam.
She trained at the Royal College of Art where she completed an MA in Textile Design.
Hannah is passionate about sustainable and considered design, with a curiosity in material construction and exploring the materialisation of colour.
Through extensive research, experimentation and testing, she pushes the physicality of materials to their limits resulting in unexpected material outcomes.
She has a solid understanding of colour and material processes and their application to a range of contexts.
EDUCATION
Royal College of Art - MA Textile Design (2015-2017)
University of Brighton - BA (Hons) Textile Design (2010-2014)
Camberwell College of Arts - Diploma in Foundation Studies (2009-2010)
EXPERIENCE
BYBORRE, Amsterdam - Knit Engineer (2020 - 2022)
University of the Arts London - Specialist Knit Technician Learning and Teaching (2017 - 2020)
Donna Karan, New York - Knitwear Design Assistant (Intern) (2013)
Alexander Wang, New York - Knitwear Design Assistant (Intern) (2013)
WGSN, London - Knitwear Trend Assistant (Intern) (2012)
AWARDS
The Bradford Textile Society, British Wool (2019)
Eaton Fund (2017)
The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters - Company Award (2013/2014)
©All designs and images are copyright of Hannah Starkey. You may not print off, copy, or distribute any images without prior written permission.
