Steed Josephine, Stevenson Frances. Basics textile design: sourcing ideas

Учебное пособие. — Singapore: Production by AVA Book Production Pte. Ltd., 2012. — 177 c.AVA Academia’s Basics Textile Design titles are designed to provide visual arts students with a theoretical and practical exploration of each of the fundamental topics within textile design. Packed with examples from students and professionals and fully illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, they offer an essential exploration of the subject.
The first in this series, Sourcing Ideas looks at one of the earliest stages in the design process. Ideas sourcing is the foundation from which all textile design begins, and the depth and quality of
your research will be an essential factor in defining the overall success of your design work. This book will provide you with a thorough understanding of observation and analysis techniques
and the core concepts that are crucial to achieving the best from your designs.The most out of this book textile design?
What does a textile designer do?
What are the occupations?
Case study – reiko sudo.
Interview – donna wilson research for textiles.
What do designers research?
What is primary research?
What is secondary research?
Case study – becky earley.
Interview – j.r. Campbell the toolkit.
Tools for primary research.
Tools for secondary research.
Case study – maggie orth.
Interview – linda florence planning research.
Design briefs.
Generating a theme.
Methods to explore.
The theme.
Case study – manish arora.
Interview – johanna basford.
observation and analysis.
Colour.
Surface.
Structure.
Texture.
Pattern.
Case study – yinka shonibare.
Interview – tim gresham techniques for observational drawing.
Drawing techniques.
Mixed media.
Scale and dimensions.
Case study – missoni.
Interview – james donald appendix – how to present your research.
Visual presentation.
Cad presentation.
Verbal presentation.Useful resources.Acknowledgements and picture credits.
Working with ethics.