textiles +
graphic design
profile
     Thoughtful and committed, built by solid research to address design’s environmental impact within the context of challenging textile and clothing production systems. Searching and novel outlook to design studies. Addressing issues around over-production and over-consumption of textiles, and seeking to tackle these through the evaluation of existing materials and their potential for transformation and revaluing.

education

Textiles BA Hons - The University of Edinburgh
(Sept 2023 – May 2026)
    Final design project ‘Spectra’ is a sustainable collection of music merchandise made from second-hand clothing. Unsold clothing was upvalued by applying bespoked print designs, enriched by visual research into sound visualisation and its ties to spiritual beliefs around the world.

Graphic Design - The University of Edinburgh
(Sept 2021 – May 2023)
    Learned the fundamentals of creating effective visual communication informed by thorough research for poster, packaging, and motion design briefs.


extra curricular

Graphic designer for: 
    Designed posters, flyers, and social media posts for different audiences, in contribution to Edinburgh’s vibrant night life and Sneaky Pete’s, a world-renowned grassroot venue.

experience

Wallpaper design intern at Bespoke Atelier. 
(Glasgow UK, May 2025)

    Assisted the execution of visual identities for the interiors of a health centre by finalising the client proposal’s visual details using Illustrator.

     Independently designed and produced a hat collection made from vintage African wax fabrics, successfully sold at the Paleo music festival.

Creative direction, marketing and songwriting for El Lissitzky band.
(Edinburgh UK, May 2025)    Promoted and sold-out a psychedelic rock concert through a guerilla-style approach, consisting of direct-handed flyering and poster hanging in local businesses (designed and produced by me) with our target audience in mind. The 1 hour setlist performance of original songs was written under a month of preparation.

Book publishing intern at art&fiction. 
(Lausanne CH, July 2025)    Created layouts for an upcoming book using InDesign, determining which image files sent by the author had adequate printing resolution. 


skills

Linguistic: Full writing and speaking fluency in Spanish, French and English.

Adobe Suite: High proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator. 
Intermediate experience in Premiere Pro.

Textiles: Pattern repeats, dyeing and print for fashion and interiors. 

Graphic design knowledge: Typography, composition and layout.

Interpersonal: Strong communication skills. Collaborative and supportive with peers.

@tkasterine.studio
tom.kasterine@gmail.com