The students were asked to design a collection of three carpet tiles, using Milliken’s proprietary Millitron patterning technology to meet the particular needs of each setting. In both cases the students were asked to consider the health and wellbeing of all the students and staff, the location of the building and history of the city as well as zoning within the spaces and how design can help to create a sense of community.

Chosen as the first place winner for 2022 was Georgina Bunn, with Charlotte Devereux in second place and Mia Brodrick third overall. The project, developed in tandem with the University, forms an important part of the students’ final degree. Milliken’s senior creative designer, Helen Lloyd, who worked closely with staff and students at Loughborough, throughout the project, said: “We were very impressed with Georgina’s storytelling and presentation skills. Georgina fulfilled the brief to a very high standard across the whole design scheme. A strong commercial design awareness resulted in a cohesive collection of carpet designs which all worked well together, and could easily be specified for a commercial project.”

Milliken’s design & visualisations manager, Kerry Cottam, commented: “The approach and output of the students was exceptionally strong this year. It’s the first time in two years that we have been able to deliver the whole process in person. It made a huge difference to us and the students to meet face to face, see the work in real-life and give guidance and feedback in a studio environment. The work seems to reflect the positivity of coming out of lockdown: uplifting and full of colour and fun.”

The exhibition of the winning designs runs at Milliken’s Clerkenwell Showroom, at 5 Berry Street, London EC1V 0AA, from 20 September  to 14 October 2022. 

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