Submit Your Design
We’re inviting textile weaving students across the UK to take part in Coldharbour Mill’s Tartan Design Competition.
To celebrate receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, we’re asking students to design a new tartan that reflects the Mill’s heritage and future.
This page is where you can upload your final submission.
Submissions
Your entry must include:
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A high-resolution design board showing your colour palette, pattern repeat, and inspiration
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A written explanation (maximum 500 words) describing your design concept, historical references, and how it responds to the brief
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Files that follow the technical guidance set out by the Scottish Register of Tartans
The tartan should reflect the brand’s heritage in regional textiles and its future-forward ethos. Submissions should include –
- A detailed design board (including colour palette, pattern repeat, and inspiration).
- A short description (500 words) explaining the design concept, historical influences, and how it reflects the brief.
- Technical requirements must adhere to the Scottish Register of Tartans
Terms and Conditions
Originality: All designs must be original works created specifically for this competition and not previously exhibited or submitted to another organisation.
Rights: Coldharbour Mill will retain copyright of the winner’s work and reserve the right to use images of all designers submissions for promotional purposes.
Exhibition: Coldharbour Mill will determine the display method for selected artworks. Installation will be handled by the organisations staff; artists are not required to be present.
Delivery and Collection: Selected designers are responsible for delivering and collecting their artworks. Detailed instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
Liability and Insurance: Coldharbour Mill will insure artworks up to a value of £1,000 during the exhibition. Designers are responsible for insuring their work during transit.
Withdrawal: Designers wishing to withdraw must notify the organisation in writing.
Publicity: Coldharbour Mill will promote the exhibition designs through various channels.
By participating, students confirm they have read and agree to these terms and condition
