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What is Textile Design? Who is a Textile Designer?
So you want to know more about Textile Design? What it is all about? Who is a Textile Designer and How do you become qualified to be a Textile Designer? The advice and information below is based on my professional experience as a passionate textile designer, working in the industry for the past eight years and also from having my own textile-based design business. Now, let’s get stuck into what you really want to know… — What is Textile Design? Textile Design (also referred to as Surface Pattern Design mostly in the UK) is the creation and design of repeated prints, patterns, graphics and artwork for surfaces. These ‘Surfaces’ include…
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How to Set Creative Goals
A new year, means new goals! Which can be an exciting time but also a daunting time, when it comes to writing down those goals. I’m going to run through a process that I personally follow and is based on my experience over the past few years of setting creative goals for both my design career and product business. 1. The Worksheet (Download My Free Creative Goals Sheet ) This will be helpful for following along with the steps below. Feel free to also write directly into a journal or diary to fill in the information. 2. The Mind Map Firstly it’s a good idea to create a mind map…
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The Different Types of Pattern Repeat Layouts
This tutorial is all about ‘The Different Types of Pattern Repeat Layouts’ and how you can use them to make your patterns and prints more dynamic. Learning these techniques will also give your graphic motifs a longer life, as they can be re-styled differently. Let’s learn about the different types of pattern layouts (also referred to as repeats, yardages or patterns) we can create by using the pattern tile in varying formations…. PART #1: Different Layout Techniques for Your Pattern Repeat: FULL-DROP REPEAT (also referred to as a standard repeat, formal repeat, regular repeat) This type of repeat occurs when the pattern tile is placed directly next to, above…
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Life Instyle Melbourne 2017: Trends & Review
One of my favourite trade shows of the year finished up last month in Melbourne and here’s my wrap-up review! Life Instyle Melbourne 2017, brought the usual lovely styling, beautiful products and unique trading experience it always does. What was different this year? Who stood out with new product development and trends? What were the biggest trends? Read my review and opinion below on the latest that Melbourne creatives had to offer at Australia’s biggest Lifestyle and Homewares product trade show. Photo: Inside Life Instyle, Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne My Top 5 – The Biggest Homewares Trends at Life Instyle: TREND #1: ‘BOHEMIAN’ STYLING IS BACK BABY From Cushions to…
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What is a Seamless Pattern Repeat?
So, you’re wondering…what is a seamless pattern repeat? What does it mean? and What are the basics on how to create a seamless pattern repeat? photo: Cutting yardage fabric at the Dear Diary Design studio What is a Seamless Pattern Tile? How does it make a Seamless Pattern Repeat? A seamless pattern repeat is made up of image ’tiles’ that repeat edge to edge. When the ’tiles’ are placed next to each other, above and below each other, they create an endless print, also known as a seamless pattern. The key to creating a seamless pattern is to create an image ’tile’ that can ‘repeat’ itself with no…
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Melbourne Craft and Quilt Fair
I couldn’t resist taking a walk down to the Exhibition Centre and having a peak into what’s happening in the quilting world, so here is my wrap-up of Australia’s #1 Craft and Quilt Fair. Very organised yarns, Creative and artistic hobbyists and professionals and lots of drool-worthy quilts and fabrics! THE DETAILS What: Craft & Quilt Fair – Craft Supplies, Demonstrations & Art Exhibitions When: July 27th-30th 2017 Where: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf Info & Tickets: craftfair.com.au Above: ‘My Name is Flora’ by Karen Mersiades, Queensland Overall, the show is more focused around patchwork and quilting with minimal paper craft or other craft hobbies. There is a large focus…
