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Ellie O'Neill-Murray is affiliated with the School of Design at Northumbria University, where she teaches and pursues a part-time MRes in Design. She runs luxury knitwear label STUDY 34, which informs her research on sustainable supply chains and craftsmanship. Her work challenges perceptions of knitting as merely a domestic craft, advocating for its broader applications in environmental and industrial contexts.
Education:
- MRes in Design (Part-Time, ongoing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design (2013)
Research Focus: Explores how material knowledge is culturally valued, repositioning knitting beyond apparel sectors. Her studies address public narratives about craft and its role in diverse industries like construction and medicine.
Publications: Recent works include analyses of knitting's cultural narratives in film (e.g., Good Will Hunting) and campus identity through textile practices. She emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of knitting in environmental and social contexts.
Awards & Grants: No awards or grants explicitly listed.
Advising & Labs: No formal advisees or lab affiliations mentioned. Her industrial experience includes collaborations with Stefanel, Hugo Boss, and The Crafts Council.
