Following the New Designers 2024 event in London, Skopos’ has collaborated with emerging textile artist Robyn Jones to launch ‘Latitude’ – a contemporary design now available through the Skopos Studio…
Skopos, the British contract fabric specialist, reinforced its commitment to supporting emerging design talent by sponsoring an award at the 2024 New Designers exhibition. Held annually at the Business Design Centre in Islington, New Designers is a platform that celebrates the creative achievements of final-year design students from universities across the UK.
Spanning disciplines such as ceramics, fashion, fine art, and interior textiles, the event draws an audience of design professionals, suppliers, and retailers eager to discover new creative voices.
A strategic search for innovation
As part of its involvement, Skopos sought a standout concept to join its Skopos Studio design library – an ever-evolving collection that serves commercial interiors with fresh, original textile designs. The judging criteria focused on innovation, artistic individuality, and commercial applicability.
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After reviewing numerous exceptional entries, the team selected Robyn Jones, a graduate of Leeds Arts University, as the winner. Her submission, a graphic exploration of topography and mapmaking, became the basis for a new Skopos print entitled ‘Latitude’. This unique design ticked the box for ‘Innovative Thinking, a Unique Handwriting/Style’ and the artist’s ‘Understanding of the Design Brief’ – exactly the criteria Skopos were seeking.
From concept to commercial-ready
Following the competition, Robyn collaborated with the Skopos design team at their West Yorkshire mill to refine her print for production. The result is a versatile design offered in four distinct colourways, ideal for interiors seeking a modern, playful edge. ‘Latitude’ is available across a wide range of Skopos FR base-cloths – including linen-style fabrics, dimouts, blackout options, and plush velvets – ensuring suitability for various contract applications.
Design professionals can request samples directly through the Skopos website.
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The Skopos Studio
The Skopos Studio concept is designed to offer specifiers flexibility, rather than directing them toward pre-determined schemes. Designs are grouped by theme – Geometrics, Florals, Textures, Stripes, and Checks – without assigning hierarchy to any single pattern. This allows design professionals the freedom to curate their own combinations based on project-specific needs.
Skopos Studio designs are fully compatible with the brand’s accent collections and upholstery ranges, and can be printed on a wide selection of base fabrics. For bespoke requirements, custom colourways are available for minimum order quantities.
Sustainable UK production
With an in-house print facility based in Yorkshire, Skopos continues to invest in local manufacturing and sustainability. The company retained its Carbon Neutral status in 2024, enabling it to align its creative output with environmentally responsible practices. This localised production model not only reduces carbon emissions but also supports responsive lead times and quality assurance.
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