Publisher's Synopsis
Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film is a beginner's guide for creating custom textile patterns for performing arts production, with an emphasis on storytelling through design using hand and digital design techniques. The book offers essential information for the beginning digital designer, such as:
- methods of designing patterns, appliqués, and unique textures for custom textiles;
- custom textile examples including various styles of pattern repeats, digital embroidery, and cut and sew textiles;
- full-color, step-by-step instructions and practice exercises;
- production timelines;
- a textiles and patterns glossary.
Digital Design for Custom Textiles will allow students and design professionals to embrace digital media to enhance their work, apply digital alternatives to find the perfect fabrics and embellishments, and create more meaningful and personalized designs for the stage.
