Emma Peters (she/her) is a circular textile designer, researcher, and educator, working on Bidgigal and Gadigal land.
Emma’s textile practice and research considers our relationship with material culture, specifically sustainability, narrative, and connection. She is interested in the tangible relationships we have with textiles, and how to creatively devise circular design strategies.
Materials and technology are challenged and integrated to expand upon the potential for evocative, emotionally durable and sustainable solutions.
Since working as a commercial textile designer with several of Australia’s leading homeware brands, Emma has been awarded a Master of Design, published research, exhibited as a solo artist, and is a founding member of the Circular Textile Lab.
Currently, Emma is a Lecturer and PhD Candidate at UNSW. Her research is looking at circular pathways for bedlinen waste.