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Emily Quinn is an Assistant Professor in Textiles and Research and Programme Director of the MA Fashion and Textiles at Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles & Design. She holds a first-class honours degree in Printed Textiles from Edinburgh College of Art (1999) and a postgraduate in Academic Practice. Her work bridges textile heritage revival and contemporary design, focusing on Scottish textiles and sustainable practices.
Education:
- BSc Printed Textiles, Edinburgh College of Art, 1999 (First Class Honours)
- Postgraduate in Academic Practice, 2005
Research Interests: Reinvigoration of heritage textiles, collaboration with industry (e.g., Pringle Scotland, Todd & Duncan), and socio-economic commentary through textile art. She explores traditional printing techniques alongside innovative technologies, addressing community and environmental themes.
Awards:
- Cultural Enterprise Award (2010)
- Scottish Fashion Awards (2012)
- Scottish Seed Fund Grant (2010)
Grants/Industry: Funded by Scottish Arts Council, UK Trade & Investment. Collaborates with mills and brands like Jaggy Nettle and Made in Grey Britain, revitalizing Hawick's textile legacy.
Labs/Teams: Co-founded Jaggy Nettle and Made in Grey Britain, now managing a restored textile mill in Hawick for design studios and showrooms.
