Blossom's UWTSD Experience
Name: Blossom Evans
Course: BA in Surface Pattern and Textiles
Previous Studies: Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media Practice at KEVICC, Totnes
Hometown: Teignmouth
Blossom's BA in Surface Pattern and Textiles Experience
What was your favourite thing about the Swansea campus?
My favourite thing about the Swansea College of Art campus is our studio space where we can see each others work and talk to each other about ideas, and how close and accessible different workshops are.
Why did you choose UWTSD?
I chose UWTSD because of the wide range of opportunities and live briefs available to students.
What did you enjoy outside your studies?
I have enjoyed travelling to nearby beaches and towns, this is my first time spending time in South Wales so there has been a lot to explore.
What do you hope to do when you graduate?
I hope that I can make contacts through new designers and find a job as a designer for an interior wallcovering and textiles brand.
I will be on a one month internship at IG design group in July, and hope this gives me a good start in the industry, where I can gain experience and understanding.
What was your favourite thing about your course?
My favourite thing about the course has been the live briefs as they have allowed me to create collections for a range of different contexts and taught me to follow a brief.
Would you recommend UWTSD and why?
I would recommend UWTSD for the opportunities made available and it’s size as there is always someone around to help.
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Third-year student, Sarah Davies reflects on her return to education after 18 years, studying Surface Pattern and Textiles. This personal blog explores how live briefs, internships and industry experiences, including Laura Ashley, helped rebuild her confidence, shape her creative direction and prepare her for graduation and a future in the design industry.
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is supporting Swansea’s successful recognition as a Biophilic City through the involvement of two of its research centres: the Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) and the UNESCO MOST BRIDGES Research Centre. Together they contribute research expertise, student engagement and collaborative innovation to help place nature, wellbeing, and inclusive thinking at the heart of urban development in Swansea.
Insights, inspiration, and industry pathways: A student reflection on the Graduate Symposium
A third-year Surface Pattern and Textiles student reflects on the Graduate Symposium, exploring industry talks, live briefs, and alumni journeys. From internships and intellectual property advice to inspiring career pathways, the event offered valuable insight, confidence, and direction for life beyond graduation.
Students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) will present their final major projects this summer as part of the University’s highly anticipated Summer Showcase 2026. Launching with the Swansea College of Art exhibitions opening on 15 May in Swansea, the programme continues across Carmarthen, Cardiff, and London through to July.
BA Surface Pattern and Textiles students at UWTSD Swansea College of Art have been working alongside renowned artist Julia Griffiths Jones as part of a series of events marking St David’s day celebrations.
Emily Elias, a University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Surface Pattern and Textiles (BA Hons) graduate has showcased her work on an international stage after being selected for the New Talent Area at Heimtextil.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea College of Art unveil Surface Pattern and Textiles student work developed in response to a live industry brief from the iconic British brand, Laura Ashley.
Participation in Skills Competition Wales is proving to be a key stepping stone for students progressing into higher education at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). By experiencing university-level facilities, teaching environments and creative briefs first-hand, students are able to make confident, informed choices about their academic and professional futures.
The Power of Collaboration: How Creative Arts and Industry Partnerships Shape Future-Ready Graduates
Georgia McKie, Programme Manager for Surface Pattern and Textiles at Swansea College of Art, UWTSD, is passionate about preparing students for the realities of the creative industries. In this article, she explores how industry collaboration enriches creative education, develops future-ready graduates, and celebrates the recent partnership between Swansea College of Art and iconic British brand Laura Ashley.
Students from the Surface Pattern and Textiles course at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), are embarking on an exciting new collaboration with iconic British brand Laura Ashley, launched in celebration of what would have been the designer’s 100th birthday.
