TEXTILES IN THE RENAISSANCE: Highlighting the origins of textile design and patterns from the Renaissance, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present “Fashion and Virtue: Textile Patterns and the ...

Furniture manufacturers have long been Medicis of design. The company now known as Knoll Inc. was one of the great patrons of midcentury modern designers, including Herbert Matter, Alvin Lustig, ...

This collaboration between textile designer O’Meara and several contributing artists is equal parts inspirational guide, reference title, and visual feast. It presents a plethora of textile patterns ...

Most designers work with lush jacquard fabrics at some point in their careers. Known for their durability, complex patterns, and ornate beauty, jacquards have remained popular since their invention in ...

No fashion show is complete without the designer’s final bow, but independent textile designers, who create prints and patterns rather than silhouettes, don’t get that moment. They often remain ...

Where do patterns come from? While some might be computer-generated using the latest in image scanning and digital printing technologies, many more can be sourced to the Design Library–the world’s ...

Durable performance textiles shouldn’t sacrifice good design. The following patterns explore color and abstract designs, many of which are inspired by landscapes, while finding inventive ways to ...

Textiles span everything from design for fashion and interiors, to industrial products and gallery exhibitions. Learn to innovate in material, pattern and surface design, and consider environmental, ...

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