The Pattern Base: Over 550 Contemporary Textile and Surface Designs
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (925 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500291799 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book artfully showcases the creative work produced in textile today and serves as a solid resource for aspiring designers.” (Publishers Weekly) . “Equal parts inspirational guide, reference title, and visual feast
Part One is a sourcebook of these designs, organized by type of pattern: Geometric, Floral, Representational, Digital Abstract, Illustrative, and Fabric Swatches. At the same time, the rise of digital processes has led to a renewed appreciation of traditional craftsmanship and the handmade, and of the tactility and construction of textiles and surfaces. With new technology allowing for more precise manipulation and larger variation of materials and patterns, textile designers have found new ways to create ambitiously, experiment, and be inspired. A strikingly beautiful sourcebook of inspiration from the founder of one of the most influential textile and fabric design websites Textile design has been liberated and democratized by digital medi
. She is also a freelance writer and designer for various design studios and magazines such as hunt+gather, Aaryn West, Newcity, and VAM Magazine. Kristi O’Meara is a painter, graphic designer, and the Founder and Creative Director of The Patternbase, a Chicago-based design studio with an online archive and blog dedicated to profiling the latest, most exciting work in textile and surface design. She
"Everyone's work looks absolutely stunning in print!" according to Kristi O.. The Patternbase Team and I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to:The Kickstarter donors who helped to fund this project and made it a reality.To our editor-in-chief, Audrey Victoria Keiffer for doing a fantastic editing job.To Thames & Hudson for their partnership in releasing the publication.And to each and every one of the artists . A must have for any designer jeanne white I love this book. The designs are beautiful and you can tell a lot of effort went into the book. The information and designs were well organized. This is a must-have book for anyone who needs patterns or designs for any type of project they may have or inspiration. This book has a wealth of information.. "Great resource for aspiring textile designers!" according to Kristi OMeara. This book is a great resource for both established and aspiring designers alike. It showcases a wide array of motifs, styles, and techiniques being utilized in the firld of textiles today. This book is a feast for your eyes and mind. A perfect gift for any lover of patterns or design.