Specialising in knitting, my design practice prioritises sustainability, local sourcing, and circular economy. Recognising the environmental impact of textile production, the aim is to reduce this through conscious design decisions and material choices. Having sourced materials locally, I worked with suppliers who share my commitment to sustainability, such as Galway Wool. The result was the creation of a collection of contemporary modern interior pieces with a traditional twist.
The inspiration for my collection is based on an assortment of mushrooms forged from around my area. The focus is on their colour, structure and texture. Through the use of knit I have created textured, three dimensional pieces for this collection. All yarns used are made and produced in Ireland and the colour palette contains a range of colours that have a warm, deep and potent feel to them. My designs are intended to be timeless, versatile, and durable, promoting a circular economy by encouraging longevity and reuse.
![*Marigold*, gild ring and Green Castle layered](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/8f7c5433a4-1686147156/1-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Marigold, gild ring and Green Castle layered
![*Marigold*](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/625d49ec40-1686147157/2-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Marigold
![*Gild Ring*](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/49336b32f2-1686147155/3-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Gild Ring
![*Toadstool*](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/57c832c9ad-1686147155/4-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Toadstool
![*Lambs coat*](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/def5eaeceb-1686147153/5-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Lambs coat
![*Gild yarn*](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/ee24fec746-1686147148/6-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
Gild yarn
![sampling](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/799cd808ff-1686147156/7-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
sampling
![yarn samples](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/bc1ff56e3d-1686147157/8-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
yarn samples
![yarn sample](https://2023.ncad.works/media/pages/graduates/cathlin-mckeon/d59b3652cd-1686147157/9-cmk-lr-1500x-q90.jpg)
yarn sample