As we come to the end of year, we also come to the end of the semester. It’s been a joy to have students back in the workshops. It’s been great to see so many students making the most of being back on campus, exploring new processes as much as possible. We’ve had students from across a range of subjects from Graphic design to Landscape Architecture, learning about digital printing and CAD Embroidery.
New Equipment: Over the summer, before the start of the semester, the Textile Digital Print facility acquired a new digital printer; Mimaki TX300. With this new machine students can now digitally print onto a wider range of fabrics, and most recently wallpaper; an exciting new addition!
New fabric options: The facility also added a selection of new materials for printing such as a range of organic and recycled fabrics. This is part of the facility’s, as well as the wider university’s, on-going commitment to becoming more environmentally sustainable. The facility has also added to it’s range, the option of printing onto alternative surfaces, such as Aluminium panels. Specially coated for print, these panels welcome a new type of material surface for printing at ECA.
Most importantly this past semester has seen our students create a range of new and engaging work. We can’t wait to see all our student’s again in 2022, and their amazing work!
