Graduate designer Beth Lingard says she cannot wait to make further inroads into the textile design industry after winning the Premier Digital Textiles Vibrancy in Print Award.
She described landing the prize at New Designers 2025 as “surreal and moving” and has since held collaboration discussions with several design studios.
“Winning the Premier Digital Textiles Vibrancy in Print Award means so much to me — both personally and professionally,” said Beth.
“Not only is it an incredible recognition of my creative journey, but it also gives me the chance to collaborate with Premier Digital Textiles, whose expertise and state-of-the-art digitally prepared fabrics will help bring my designs to life in stunning quality.”
“Ultimately,” she added, “this award has given me such an exciting platform to begin my career.”
Judges praised the Leeds Arts University graduate’s Dusk Till Dawn collection for its depth, vibrancy, and ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with innovative digital processes.
The designs are a series of luxury wallcoverings and furnishing fabrics that explore the dreamlike transition from night to morning. Featuring flora, mystical creatures, and jewel-toned colourways, the collection combines intricate hand-drawn illustrations with digital painting and advanced textile printing.
Premier Digital Textiles (PDT) is Europe’s leading supplier of quality digitally prepared fabrics that are specifically coated for direct to Textile Printing.
The Premier Textile Group have over 4 million metres of fabric housed in 48,000sq ft. of modern storage and distribution facilities in three key locations in the Northwest of England.
Elen Hughes of Premier Digital Textiles said: “We cannot speak highly enough of Beth’s creative ability, attention to detail and exemplary attitude.
“As the winner Beth landed a £500 cash prize, ongoing mentoring, the opportunity to be showcased in OEM demo and experience centres worldwide along with £500 worth of our PrepRITE fabric and print time.
“And she is now collaborating with the Premier Digital Textiles team to develop her portfolio, ensuring her imaginative designs are translated onto textiles of the highest quality.”
Elen added: “One of our missions is to support both emerging and established designers in pushing the boundaries of digital print and we are truly excited to see how Beth’s career unfolds.”