Surface Paradise by Lisa Carroll blends traditional textile practices with cutting-edge digital technologies. An international award-winning textile designer, Lisa connects the past and present in her work, reframing traditional practices with contemporary design tools.
Lisa's extensive experience includes collaborations with designer-makers and fashion industry clients, as well as exhibitions. She has a diverse background in freelance design, screen printing, studio management, product development, and lecturing.
A distinctive feature of Lisa's practice is her portable desktop atelier, a unique blend of new technologies and traditional techniques. This setup enables her to create a mobile workspace, combining drawing, hand embroidery, and digital manufacturing tools such as design and printing, laser cutting, resulting in unique outcomes.