Pictured above: Emma Britton
A Loughborough University textiles graduate has just launched
her decorative glass company this month, after more than two years
of riding the recession.
Emma Britton, 25, graduated from Loughborough in 2008 but
struggled to find work in her chosen career path as a textile
designer. Following several unpaid work placements, she changed
direction and started working for a leading glass manufacturer in
Surrey. Emma combined her background in print design with her new
found skills working with glass to create a stunning collection of
floral glass kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, inspired by British
suburbia.
'Up the garden path', features hand painted designs that are
recreated using cutting edge digital technology and encapsulated in
glass. Featuring traditional flowers including sweetpeas,
hydrangeas and foxgloves, the repeated designs are made to order in
Emma's Nottingham studio and can be tailored to fit any
interior.
Emma's exciting new venture is supported by Enterprise Inc, a
scheme that gives students and graduates of East Midlands
universities business start up training and a bursary to help them
kick start their ideas. Emma has also been supported by
Loughborough University's Student Enterprise Team and the local
Business Link resource.
Loughborough Enterprise officer Amy Bowmar said. "Loughborough
University has a strong tradition of producing enterprising
students and graduates and it is vital that we support them as much
as we can." She continued, "Emma is one of many talented
young entrepreneurs to be supported by Enterprise Inc, a scheme the
University has partnered since 2009. We are delighted that the
scheme has helped launch her new business and hope that it
blooms!"