Madeline Gorman
BA Textile Design
I am a Knitwear designer living in the UK, originally from California. My work explores themes of home, immigration, and queerness, often looking at historical contexts and the natural world for inspiration.
My dissertation documented the potential for California wool from land management sheep to be incorporated into the textile value chain, and my knitwear in response to this research uses traceable locally purchased or deadstock wool. Within my practice, I hand knit and work with domestic, Dubied and STOLL machines using Create Plus and Designa Knit software.
I have enjoyed using a range of processes within university and I have fallen in love with the technical development side of creating products, ensuring that my pieces are functional, environmentally sustainable, and aesthetically appealing.

