Hooray! The UAL x Tate Christmas cards have arrived at not just a shop. We were so pleased to work with Tate once again, running the Christmas Card competition for UAL students for the fifth year running.
This year, the collection includes the work of nine talented students. You can expect comical, cute and trendy cards that are perfect to send seasons greetings in this festive period.
We talked to some of the UAL students whose designs won the festive card competition earlier this year. Read below to find out what x4 have to say about their inspiration and to see their wonderful design.
Click here to read part two of blog post, and discover the designs of the remaining x4 students.
You can also browse the whole collection here.
Justine Brandt
What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design?
My design was inspired by a few things: the organic, abstract nature of coral
reefs; the nostalgia of multicoloured Christmas tree lights and the song ‘Rudolph the red nosed reindeer’.
What is your favourite thing about the holiday season?
As someone who enjoys snacking, I especially love trying new limited edition,
festive snacks.
Millicent Sutton
What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design?
My inspiration came from the enchanting sparkles and unique textures that are prominent during the Christmas season. 3D modelling is a new skill I have started developing during my time at UAL and was my medium of choice for this card.
What is your favourite thing about the holiday season?
My favourite thing about the holiday season is being able to spend time with my family and watching the Grinch on Christmas Eve.
Yue Pan
What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design?
Being born and raised in a culture that didn’t have Christmas made it a bit of mystery to me. Studying abroad has helped me gradually understand the idea of Christmas and helped form my own perception of it. In my design, I chose the most impressive festive elements to me, such as the hint of candy cane.
What is your favourite thing about the holiday season?
My favourite thing about Christmas is its jovial atmosphere. The shining and diverse decorations always make me feel very relaxed and positive.
Ming Wang
What was the inspiration behind your Christmas Card design?
My inspiration originates from mischievous cat videos on the internet. I imagined how they would react to the allure of Christmas lights and decorations. I guess it would be a closely matched showdown.
What is your favourite thing about the holiday season?
My favourite thing during the holiday season is waking up naturally in the morning, snug in warm blankets, and discovering that it’s snowing outside!