Graduating Class
Meet the talented and innovative students behind the 2024 Textile Design Technology projects. Discover their unique perspectives, creative processes, and the inspiring stories that shaped their remarkable work showcased at the Degree Show.
Sara Aziz
Explore Sara Aziz’s captivating thesis, “Karachi: A Tapestry of Transformation,” from the Textile Design Technology Class 2024. Praised at the 2024 Degree Show, Sara’s thesis vividly examines Karachi’s cultural diversity and evolution through innovative textile craft. Using embroidery, engraving, and laser cutting interprets Karachi’s architectural and political history, showcasing its transformation through bags and shoes. Sara’s cross-stitch needlework portrays stories of resilience and cultural pride, offering a unique perspective on Karachi’s narrative.
Areeba Zameer
Explore Areeba Zameer’s innovative thesis, “The Dance of Nature,” from TIP’s 2024 Textile Design Technology class. Areeba reinterprets sandstorms, emphasising their aesthetic allure over their destructive nature. Using off-loom weaving captures the sky’s textures and colours during these storms, inspired by wind and sand dynamics. Her research, blending surveys and interviews with Tharparkar residents, enriches the narrative. Areeba’s project includes a swing mirroring sandstorms’ fluid motion, meticulously crafted to convey their grandeur.
Tahira Aleem
Discover Tahira Aleem’s 2024 thesis from TIP’s Textile Design Technology program, exploring societal narratives through Medusa’s story from Greek mythology. Tahira uses symbolic silhouettes and vibrant colours to illustrate Medusa’s transformation, challenging stereotypes and promoting empathy. Her research critiques how societal norms and power dynamics affect victim blaming, incorporating survivor perspectives to highlight its lasting impact. Tahira’s work initiates crucial discussions on gender roles and social responsibility, offering a contemporary view of Medusa’s narrative and its relevance today.