About the Prize

The Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery 2008

This prestigious international competition attracts students of embroidery, fashion and textiles, throughout the world.

The aim is to promote the use of hand embroidered surface embellishment within fashion, costume and interiors industries. In doing so, it is hoped that contemporary design and fresh approaches can be matched up with the high quality and expertise required in the professional world.

The Brief: Dimension

The brief encourages a diverse range of work.
It seeks original and creative ideas, innovative design and use of materials.

Entrants are required to:

  1. Base all work entered on the following brief, entitled ‘Dimension’.
  2. ‘Present embroidered samples, of hand embroidery for clothing, accessories, costume or soft furnishing.
  3. Use HAND EMBROIDERY. Machine embroidery can be used, but must be hand embellished.
  4. Demonstrate how the embroidery can be applied / used, by providing one or more of the following - finished items / garments / mock-ups /illustrations / computer graphics.
  5. Provide supporting research and sketch/idea books/sheets, with notes that explain the thinking and ideas behind the concept.
  6. Show the design development from initial concept through to realised design.
  7. Ensure that the finished product is both practical and commercially viable.