23/09/2026
🌿 From Machair to Outerwear… 🌿
Our second-year Fashion Design students have embarked on an amazing new Print Design & Outerwear project, taking inspiration from the rich biodiversity and delicate ecosystems of the Machair.
The project began with a fascinating visit to Lurgabrack, Dunfanaghy, where students learned about the incredible diversity of species that make the Machair such a unique landscape. A huge thank you to the wonderful Máire and Aengus Aengus Kennedy for sharing their knowledge and helping students understand the importance of protecting these precious habitats.
Students were also introduced to the LIFE on Machair project, which aims to halt and reverse significant population declines in breeding waders and pollinators across Irish Machair systems. 🐝🦋🪻This type of habitat is only in west and northwest Ireland and Scotland.
Inspired by the colours, textures, forms, patterns and biodiversity of the Machair, students will now begin to translate their observations and research into initial sketches and experimental print designs, which will ultimately develop into a collection of functional outdoor wear.
We can’t wait to see how their ideas evolve, from landscape and species, to sketchbook, print, pattern and garment. 🌿🎨🧵
Watch this space! 👀
