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Beschreibung

In this essential introduction to contemporary printed textile design, designer and educator Alex Russell explores creative and commercial studio practice, including:

- developing sophisticated skills with image and colour
- how to make effective use of context in your work
- strategies for a career in design

You'll learn how history and technology shape print design, plus how to balance innovation with industry requirements, including fashion, home interiors, giftware and stationery. There's practical advice on developing a professional portfolio, and how good communication skills can get your work noticed.

This updated edition includes expanded sections on digital design and social media, and their impact on portfolio development, manufacturing, and promotion, as well as advice on establishing an ethical, sustainable practice for the future.

In this essential introduction to contemporary printed textile design, designer and educator Alex Russell explores creative and commercial studio practice, including:

- developing sophisticated skills with image and colour
- how to make effective use of context in your work
- strategies for a career in design

You'll learn how history and technology shape print design, plus how to balance innovation with industry requirements, including fashion, home interiors, giftware and stationery. There's practical advice on developing a professional portfolio, and how good communication skills can get your work noticed.

This updated edition includes expanded sections on digital design and social media, and their impact on portfolio development, manufacturing, and promotion, as well as advice on establishing an ethical, sustainable practice for the future.

Über den Autor
Alex Russell is a designer and graphic artist, creating beautiful, innovative pattern designs and artworks for an extensive range of uses including interiors, home, fashion, lifestyle and giftware. He has built an international client list over more than 25 years of professional experience; his work is featured widely in books and magazines about pattern and print. His studio is based in Manchester, UK.
Zusammenfassung
New edition with updated sections on digital workflow and sustainability
Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. An Overview of Printed Textile Design
History
The Digital Revolution
Environmental and Ethical Issues
Professional Contexts

2. The Creative Design Process
The Brief
Research, Development and Final Designs
Colour
Design Composition

3. Technology, Tools and Professional Practice
Printing Technologies and Design
Design Tools, Space and Process
Professional Practice

4. Designing for the World
Design and Industry
Design and Global Issues
Design and Communication

5. Design Style and Content
Design Categories
Colourways and Co-Ordinates
Balancing Tradition and Innovation

6. Working as a Designer
Building Collections
Building Portfolios
Building a Career

Bibliography
Glossary
Acknowledgements

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Genre: Importe, Kunst
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Innenarchitektur & Design
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Fundamentals
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781350116283
ISBN-10: 1350116289
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Russell, Alex
Auflage: 2. Auflage
Hersteller: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Fundamentals
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 228 x 197 x 11 mm
Von/Mit: Alex Russell
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.11.2021
Gewicht: 0,574 kg
Artikel-ID: 120078231

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