Creating Textile Design Collections Online Short Course

This online short course will explore everything there is to know about creating textile design collections. You will look at design elements and coordination in detail, and consider practical application for your own project.

Topics Covered

• Visual research and development of ideas
• Creating moodboards and themes
• The importance of trends for the textile industry
• Identifying market trends
• Trend forecasting
• Creating colour palettes
• Introduction to painting techniques
• Using motifs
• Presenting initial ideas
• Starting a new collection
• Creating engaging portfolio layouts
• Geometric forms
• How to create and design a repeat
• Printing on fabric manually
• Creating at least two collections employing colour trends