Product Description

AVA Academias Basics Textile Design titles are designed to provide visual arts students with a theoretical and practical exploration of each of the fundamental topics within the discipline of 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. An understanding of research methods and techniques for textile design is fundamental in order to produce inspirational textile outcomes. Research is the keystone on which all design begins and the depth and quality of your research will be an essential factor in the overall success of your design work. It is where your creative journey starts and it informs the decisions you make throughout the design process. Basics Textile Design 01: Sourcing Ideas will introduce you to the core concepts and techniques in order to help you achieve the most from your designs.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #71793 in Books
• Published on: 2012-03-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Review
'The concepts, sentences and ideas were very clear and written in a student friendly way ... very good illustrations which are very appropriate and quite exciting. The case studies and interviews are excellent, giving students a broad look at the different aspects of textiles, also some really good quotes. One particular strength is the fact that the authors and interviewees all continually reiterate the value of drawing and solid research ... I did feel like picking up my sketchbook and starting to draw many times whilst reading.' Tom Embleton, Northbrook College, UK. 'Useful and inspirational guide to textile design, outlining the importance of primary research as the key important first stage of the design process. Targeted well for first year students to introduce them to the fundamentals of sourcing and utilising visual information, through years two and three as visual and mental prompts and reminders of the value of developing wide ranging research techniques. The practical exercises are also useful in allowing students to evaluate their progress and the visuals provide the necessary stimulus to encourage more mixed media sketchbook work, always welcome. All in all an inspirational workbook.' - Sue Riley, Basingstoke College of Technology, UK.

About the Author
Josephine Steed BA(Hons) has a broad range of experience in constructed textiles, from designer/maker practice to textile design for mass-manufacture and has produced knitwear collections for a broad range of international clients including fashion designer Abe Hamilton, Marks & Spencer, The Gap, Chloe and Mary Quant. Josephine was Course Leader for the BA(Hons) Textile Design course at Gray's School of Art, The Robert Gordon University and is now a Research Fellow in Textile Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee. Frances Stevenson is Programme Leader for Textile Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Her working career began with the Crafts Council in London were she helped to stage, promote, exhibit and sell the work of artists and makers. In 1997 she returned to Scotland and set up her studio 'Stevenson' with whom she exhibited and sold her work nationally and internationally at venues such as Premier Vision and the Crafts Council event 'Handmade' at the New York gift fair.