A research studio exploring low impact approaches to print, colour and materials.

Pile of red onion skins and vegetable peels, including avocado skins, on brown paper

Our projects

Colour/Matter develop projects and explore concepts through colour, its connectedness to people, planet, wellbeing and social design. Through various exhibitions, installations and workshops,Colour/Matter seek to engage wider audiences in the debate around textile industry practices.

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Laboratory setup with a red liquid in a dish, four glass jars of colored powders, red powder on a plate, and two brown rods

New Natural /02

Cover of the book “Reimagining Printed Textiles” by Rebecca Hoyes and Jo Pierce, featuring a colorful gradient design.

Reimagining Printed Textiles

Overhead view of a wooden table displaying colorful geometric fabric swatches, patterned textiles, wooden blocks, and shape samples.

New Natural /01

Abstract close-up of blue and white fabric with soft pastel gradients

Fade

Close-up of draped golden-yellow fabric with fine diagonal white stripes

Rewilding Textiles

Close-up of colorful fabric swatches in yellow, tan, pink, and striped patterns with frayed edges

Wasted Colour