I am a Textile Design graduate from UAL Chelsea College of Arts and a multidisciplinary artist. I specialize in developing original repeat patterns, placement prints, and textile concepts that translate narratives into contemporary, wearable design. A defining aspect of my creative approach is reinterpreting and visual traditions through a modern lens, distorting, layering, and reimagining patterns to create unexpected yet harmonious compositions that feel meaningful and aligned with current luxury streetwear aesthetics. My practice combines strong hand-drawn foundations with digital precision. I regularly develop repeat tiles, placement artwork, and color separations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ensuring files are production-ready for apparel printing. I also invest in print equipment to deepen my understanding of print processes, scale, and material behavior, shaping designs that balance creativity with commercial feasibility. Through roles and freelance collaborations, I have supported concept development from mood boards to final artwork, and I’ve prepared collections under tight London Fashion Week deadlines, refining my ability to iterate quickly and maintain meticulous attention to detail. My experience with industrial knitting further informs textile construction, helping me craft designs that are visually compelling and technically viable. I look forward to collaborating on new projects that merge textile craft with contemporary aesthetics.

Janina Chandra

I am a Textile Design graduate from UAL Chelsea College of Arts and a multidisciplinary artist. I specialize in developing original repeat patterns, placement prints, and textile concepts that translate narratives into contemporary, wearable design. A defining aspect of my creative approach is reinterpreting and visual traditions through a modern lens, distorting, layering, and reimagining patterns to create unexpected yet harmonious compositions that feel meaningful and aligned with current luxury streetwear aesthetics. My practice combines strong hand-drawn foundations with digital precision. I regularly develop repeat tiles, placement artwork, and color separations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ensuring files are production-ready for apparel printing. I also invest in print equipment to deepen my understanding of print processes, scale, and material behavior, shaping designs that balance creativity with commercial feasibility. Through roles and freelance collaborations, I have supported concept development from mood boards to final artwork, and I’ve prepared collections under tight London Fashion Week deadlines, refining my ability to iterate quickly and maintain meticulous attention to detail. My experience with industrial knitting further informs textile construction, helping me craft designs that are visually compelling and technically viable. I look forward to collaborating on new projects that merge textile craft with contemporary aesthetics.

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I am a Textile Design graduate from UAL Chelsea College of Arts and a multidisciplinary artist. I specialize in developing original repeat patterns, placement prints, and textile concepts that translate narratives into contemporary, wearable design. A defining aspect of my creative approach is reinterpreting and visual traditions through a modern lens, distorting, layering, and reimagining patterns to create unexpected yet harmonious compositions that feel meaningful and aligned with current luxury streetwear aesthetics.

My practice combines strong hand-drawn foundations with digital precision. I regularly develop repeat tiles, placement artwork, and color separations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ensuring files are production-ready for apparel printing. I also invest in print equipment to deepen my understanding of print processes, scale, and material behavior, shaping designs that balance creativity with commercial feasibility. Through roles and freelance collaborations, I have supported concept development from mood boards to final artwork, and I’ve prepared collections under tight London Fashion Week deadlines, refining my ability to iterate quickly and maintain meticulous attention to detail. My experience with industrial knitting further informs textile construction, helping me craft designs that are visually compelling and technically viable. I look forward to collaborating on new projects that merge textile craft with contemporary aesthetics.

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Language

English
Fluent
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Fashion Internship at Oscar Ouyang
May 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed and created knitwear pieces using industrial and domestic machines; handled sourcing, hand-finishing, and garment assembly. AW26 London Fashion Week: Supported the team, witnessing the fast-paced logistics and global exposure of a luxury runway event.
Fashion Internship at Sinéad O’Dwyer
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Supported daily garment production for a fashion label scaling to wholesale; tasks included hand sewing, beading, and sourcing trims. Gained in-depth exposure to production processes for larger-scale manufacturing, understanding the precision and time management.
Studio Textile Internship at Sandra Poulson Studio
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assisted textile sculptor in daily studio operations, supporting experiments with unconventional materials. Gained hands-on experience exploring innovative techniques, working with large-scale textile sculptures, curated for galleries and exhibitions.
Front of House at RoseBakery Dover Street Market
November 1, 2023 - Present
Delivered luxury cafe customer service at Dover Street Market London, within a high-end fashion environment. Supported and attended fashion and lifestyle events, from product, brand, and collection launches. Built an understanding of luxury clientele and the importance of delivering considered, client-focused service.
Event Organizer at Water Bullets Pop-Up
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Co-organised and delivered a two-day fashion and art pop-up in East London; sold handmade knitwear, printed garments, and accessories in a live retail setting; supported event planning, spatial layout, and customer engagement.
Sales Assistant at Hobnob Kemang
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Temporary Summer Sales Assistant at small local brand collective; sales associate on shop floor with occasional stock control duties; helped with the social media marketing.
Head Committee at IB Art Exhibition 'Benang Merah'
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Head Committee for IB Art Exhibition, organized events space and curate the Final IB Art show consisting of 12 different students’ work including personal art works.
Fashion Intern at Oscar Ouyang
May 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Designed and created knitwear pieces using industrial and domestic machines; handled sourcing, hand-finishing, and garment assembly. AW26 London Fashion Week: Supported the team, witnessing the fast-paced logistics and global exposure of a luxury runway event.
Fashion Intern at Sinéad O’ Dwyer
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Supported daily garment production for a fashion label scaling to wholesale; tasks included hand sewing, beading, and sourcing trims. Gained in-depth exposure to production processes for larger-scale manufacturing, understanding the precision and time management.
Studio Textile Intern at Sandra Poulson Studio
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assisted textile sculptor in daily studio operations, supporting experiments with unconventional materials. Gained hands-on experience exploring innovative techniques, working with large-scale textile sculptures, curated for galleries and exhibitions.
Head Committee Member at IB Art Exhibition 'Benang Merah'
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Organized events space and curate the Final IB Art show consisting of 12 different students' work including my personal art works.

Education

BA Textile Design at University of the Arts London - Chelsea College of Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Fashion and Textiles Foundation at University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
International Baccalaureate and High School Diploma at Binus International School Simprug Jakarta
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2020
BA Textile Design at University of the Arts London - Chelsea College of Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Fashion and Textiles Foundation at University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martins
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
International Baccalaureate and High School Diploma at Binus International School Simprug Jakarta
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education
    paper Reform
    The traditional Indonesian kebaya is a cultural garment worn for rituals and celebrations. Reform seeks to reinterpret the kebaya by deconstructing its established conventions-reimagining materiality, silhouette, texture, and construction. Knit, a material rarely associated with the kebaya or Southeast Asian dress, is intentionally used as a contradiction. This tension introduces a contemporary reinterpretation of cultural heritage, challenging expectations and reframing tradition through modern fashion. fashion fashiontextiles
    paper Roses of Itterations
    Roses of Iterations was a series of printed artworks I created for the Candid Art trust Gallery. The repeated transformations—printing, re-scanning, re-building—create deliberate distortions that reveal the beauty and instability of process itself. This looping method of making has become a signature part of my practice, exploring how an image evolves each time it passes through a new material or stage of translation.