Jayde McDonald 
​Textile and Surface Designer 

​Originally from country Victoria, Jayde McDonald grew up with strong creative influences in her family, who fostered a love of art and craft making from an early age.

Work opportunities took her to Melbourne where she has now been for a little over 10 years. Whilst progressing through a corporate career her creative interests were pursued through her hobbies, which include visiting galleries & museums, crafting and making jewellery. Her jewellery making progressed into its own small business venture that opened her eyes to the possibility of making her love of creating her full-time focus.
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​Now studying a Bachelor of Textile Design she has found a way to combine her love of art with a passion for hand making.  She strives to incorporate a sustainable lifestyle with meaningful
design, creating joyful works that have a narrative.