Jessica Wilde
42 // Jessica Wilde is based in Shropshire, England. She studied Textile Design, specializing in weave, at Birmingham City University, and completed a placement year at Monsoon Accessorize Ltd. As much as Jessica enjoyed weave, she missed drawing, and so upon graduation decided to pursue print. For her work Jessica draws inspiration from natural forms – details and textures that catch her eye or are captured in a photo. Jessica designed wallpaper and digital installations for Newmor, a wallpaper manufacturer, for five years, and during this time was lucky enough to design for high-profile clients from around the world, ranging from hotels to retail stores. Jessica would love to design a homewares collection, and her dream client would be Scion. In 2013 Jessica won the Tigerprint Colour Competition in association with the Society of Dyers and Colourists. She hopes to continue to grow her own brand and work on new commissions and freelance projects.
Design Heroes: Orla Kiely, Angie Lewin, Marimekko
Chevron
Jessica started with a black fine liner and became absorbed by the process of building up a design with line work. This is where she feels her weaving background kicks in, as she loves intricate details and textures. This design is from Jessica’s ‘Carnival’ collection of prints.
Networks
A network of lines criss-cross and form triangles in this scientific print created for a competition entry and for use on wallpaper.
Segment
From Jessica’s ‘Carnival’ collection, a fun range of prints created using traditional techniques. This design echoes the natural geometry of mushrooms or fruit.
Seed Pod
Circles are split down the middle by a stripe of dashes, allowing each half to be set in a different colour. Stylized seed heads add an organic touch. From the ‘Carnival’ collection.
Scallop
Scallop prints have been around for centuries. Here Jessica puts her own spin on a classic design with rows of hand-drawn arches. From the ‘Carnival’ collection.