Full Description
This books explains the fundamentals of printed textile design, from design brief through to the completed collection, and introduces the basics of colour, drawing, composition and repeat with a series of step-by-step exercises and examples. Printed Textile Design helps to demystify the design process and provides an invaluable guide to the study and practice of textile design. The book includes case studies of designers working in both the fashion and interiors sectors. It covers hand and traditional print techniques and the latest digital print technologies, with specially commissioned photographs of the processes. All aspects of textile design are covered, from sustainability to manufacturing and marketing the finished product.
Contents
Chapter 1 Design in Context Printing processes Design styles Trend prediction Understanding the printed textile market Design inspiration Chapter 2 Design through Image Making Drawing and mark making Colour Drawing for design Chapter 3 Design through Printing Print room processes Dyes and pigments Pattern, repeat and placement Fabric Chapter 4 Design in Practice Six case studies from industry Chapter 5 Manufacturing and Sustainability Sustainability and design responsibility The designer's relationship with manufacturing Textile manufacturing methods Chapter 6 Becoming a Printed Textile Designer Fabric manufacturers, printers and converters Freelance designers Craft production Work experience Promoting yourself as a textile designer Glossary Further Reading Index
