Who?
Lucy Turner designs batch, mass and one-off 3D products. Inspired by everyday objects found in charity shops, car boot sales and amongst other people's belongings. Her work recycles materials, forms and ideas in humorous or nostalgic ways.

Lucy moved to Cornwall in 2004 when she was awarded a place on the Crafts Council's 'Next Move' scheme* at University College Falmouth.

Why?
"Working in the Design Centre at University College Falmouth opened my eyes to the 'technological world' and I realised the importance of rapidly advancing digital processes in progressing design and encouraging and developing exciting ideas.

Repeat and Variation showed me that I could use digital kit with a bit of expert help from the 3D Digital Production researchers. Throughout my degree I put up a techno barrier and avoided computers at all costs. I regret that now as I realise there is nothing to be scared of."

What?
"My initial idea was to design imagery for ceramic tableware derived from illustrations I found in an old cook book. I learnt a lot about 2D CAD software for this, but was not satisfied with the finished pieces. I realised I could use my new CAD skills to develop one of my recent pieces - a table made from hemp matting and reclaimed fabric. I wanted to recreate the fabric design and make a new repeat. I did this by scanning in the image and redrawing it using 2D software.

To develop the project I needed to find an object I could apply my new pattern to, so I decided to re-surface a 1960's sideboard I found in a charity shop I like the idea of bringing an old piece of furniture into the modern world but keeping its original style."

Next?
"Now I have the necessary skills in 2D CAD software I am able to test out many different new surface ideas in a variety of materials using the digital laser cutter, as well as make stencils for sandblasting using the digital vinyl cutter."

*www.craftscouncil.org.uk/guide/nextmove