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FASHION STUDENTS
DESIGN BRAND NEW
TARTAN
designed by Kyle Lotter
Fashion design students at Ayr took part
in a competition that was judged by one
of Scotland’s most highly-regarded home
builders, WestPoint Homes.
Ellis said “I am really happy to win the
competition, and really enjoyed the process.
It’s fantastic that my design will be around for
a while for new home owners to enjoy.”
They were given a design brief from the
builders to design a tartan throw, in keeping
with the company’s design aesthetic and
corporate colours.
The winning design, woven by local firm Begg
and Co, will be displayed in Fenwick show
homes and as part of the welcome pack to
new home owners.
WestPoint Homes wanted to ensure that the
design for the interiors of the houses being
built in Fenwick reflected the local heritage
and the village’s roots in Scotland’s weaving
industry.
Each student created mood boards with their
design ideas and, after much deliberation, the
judges awarded the winning design to student
Ellis Bird from Ayr. Runners-up Emma Hyslop
from Kilmarnock and Nicole Christie from East
Kilbride received vouchers.
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