Commemorative Bookmark Crafted for Woven's 125th Anniversary Honored with Design Recognition
Nancy Webster, a distinguished alumna of the Wilson College of Textiles, has designed a unique commemorative bookmark to celebrate the college's 125th anniversary. The woven bookmark, a testament to the innovative American textile industry, embodies the college's rich history and bright future.
With over 40 years of experience in textile manufacturing, sourcing, product development, design, and retail, Webster led this project with her deep connection to the college. She has been actively involved as president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF) Board of Directors, a mentor through the college's Blend Mentorship Program, and a significant philanthropic supporter of the college's future.
The bookmark's design holds deep sentimental and symbolic value, serving as a one-of-a-kind stewardship piece gifted exclusively to donors and industry partners. The seven logos and icons, as well as the background pattern, each hold significant meanings, representing the college's history, achievements, and vision for the future.
The project was recognized for its unique design and collaborative execution, winning a silver 2025 CASE Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
The bookmark was translated into a vector file by Kam King, assistant director of communications for the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF). The finalized bookmark was produced by Wright Creative Branding and Labels, a North Carolina-based manufacturer, using metallic threads. Lauren Navarro '20, a member of the Zeis Textiles Extension team, and Bailey Knight '22 and Teresa White '84 in the W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory, also contributed to refining the technical aspects of the bookmark.
Beth Palmer, multimedia specialist for the Wilson College of Textiles, developed iconography for the bookmark. Together, the bookmark and publication serve as lasting tributes to 125 years of textile innovation and education at the Wilson College of Textiles.
Over 4,000 bookmarks were produced and sent to donors and industry partners. This bookmark project honors the college’s rich textile heritage by continuing its woven bookmark tradition since 1960, while showcasing Webster’s signature blend of design excellence and commitment to the textile community.
[1] Source: Wilson College of Textiles' official press release, dated March 1, 2024.
- Nancy Webster, a graduate of the Wilson College of Textiles, demonstrated her expertise in product development, design, and manufacturing by creating a commemorative bookmark for the college's 125th anniversary.
- With a deep connection to her alma mater, Webster led the project, giving it a unique design that embodies the college's rich history and future vision.
- As president of the NCTF Board of Directors and a mentor through the college's Blend Mentorship Program, Webster has been actively involved in supporting the college's growth.
- The bookmark's design, symbolizing the college's achievements and vision, was translated into a vector file by Kam King, assistant director of communications for the NCTF.
- The finalized bookmark was manufactured by Wright Creative Branding and Labels, a company based in North Carolina, using metallic threads.
- Beth Palmer, multimedia specialist for the Wilson College of Textiles, collaborated with Webster by creating iconography for the bookmark.
- The bookmark project, recognized for its innovative design, won a silver 2025 CASE Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
- Over 4,000 bookmarks were produced and sent to donors and industry partners, honoring the college’s textile heritage by continuing the woven bookmark tradition since 1960.
- The project showcases Webster’s design excellence and commitment to the textile community, playing a significant role in showcasing the college’s advancements in fashion, textiles, and materials.
- The bookmark also serves as a lasting tribute to 125 years of textile innovation and education at the Wilson College of Textiles.
- As a significant philanthropic supporter of the college, Webster continues to shape the college’s future, encouraging innovation and research in engineering, management, and business.
- Scholarships and extension programs at the Wilson College of Textiles aim to support the next generation of textile professionals, promoting fashion, fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden, and lifestyle industries.
