Students from Huddersfield University were successful in a design project sponsored by British Ceramic Tile as part of the three-day Flooring Show 2014 in Harrogate.

The Live Design project showcased the next generation of designers, who were given the task of producing inspirational flooring designs over the period of the show.

During the event, five students from the school of art and design competed against each other to design a pattern for a flooring product that would appeal to the “millennial” age group.

Mark Rigby, business development manager at British Ceramic Tile, had the job of choosing a winner. He said: “Supporting young, British designers is central to British Ceramic Tile’s values and vision as it is this generation who will continue to drive forward design innovation within the industry.

“All five students set the bar high with their designs and choosing a winner proved difficult, but Briony Ramsden’s designs stood out for her fusion of floral and geometric elements, clever use of scale, repeating pattern and her interpretation of colour, combining both elements of the trends brief and making them her own.

“Her presentation skills were also second to none. Briony has a very bright future ahead as a designer.”

British Ceramic Tile offered £150 to Briony, while runner-up Alice McBride received a £50 prize.