I am so enamored with these pieces from designer Dana Benshalom that I honestly feel at a loss for words! The details, textures, folding, and packaging are simply mesmerizing. They are all hand-dyed and painted by the young designer who recently graduated from the Shenkar College of Design and Engineering. To see more of Dana’s [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘textile designer’
August 16, 2011
Textile Designer: Lital Gold
My first “real” design job was in the swimwear industry so I have a soft spot for swimwear prints. It is a wonderful industry for textile designers because you get to go BOLD and BRIGHT year around…and you become a hibiscus master! My love for bold designs is what drew me to today’s featured designer, [...]
August 11, 2011
Surface Designer: Jamie Kalvestran
There is one aspect of the surface design world that is a mystery to me: licensed products. So I am always interested to see the work of those that make their living this way and to learn a bit more about this aspect of the industry. Today’s featured artist, Jamie Kalvestran, is a textile design diva! [...]
August 9, 2011
Surface Designer: Kim Buchheit
Today I am delighted to share with you one of my favorite entrants to my “What’s Your Story” submission request. Meet Kim Buchheit. She is a surface designer that lives and works in The Grand Canyon National Park! How cool is that??? Most of Kim’s career has been spent working with non-profits and national parks designing exhibits, print [...]
August 4, 2011
Print Studio: Hunt & Gather
Texture, texture, and more texture! I love the texture in these prints from the new print studio, Hunt & Gather. The studio was started by Lesley Merola, who is a freelance textile designer living in Taos, New Mexico. Check out the studio’s website here and Lesley’s blog here. Enjoy! P.S. Did you check out the [...]
July 5, 2011
Graphic Designer: Saran Yen Panya
I am super, SUPER excited to share these pieces from artist Saran Yen Panya. Saran graduated with a degree in graphic/textile design and worked in the fashion industry for a while before deciding to move into the visual art world. She has an amazing portfolio of work including installations and an animated film. Patterns remain a [...]
July 1, 2011
Surface Designer: Ines Abreu
These wonderful prints come from Surface Designer, Ines Abreu. Ines received her BA in Surface Design from The University of the Arts, London and is currently setting up her own design studio in London. Her work has a tribal, earthy quality that I just love and I can’t wait to see more from her new studio! [...]
June 28, 2011
Print Designer: Rebekah Bauer
These GORGEOUS designs are from print designer Rebekah Bauer. I love the airy quality in Rebekah’s work and was instantly drawn to her passion for the textile/surface design field. “Print design is one of the most amazing ways one can be creative, trends are always changing, and no matter how many time you do something, there [...]
June 23, 2011
Textile Designer: Eleny V Eksterman
Today’s featured designer is Eleny V. Eksterman, a Rio de Janeiro based Surface Designer. I fell in love with the sense of movement and obvious nature inspiration in her work. Beautiful, yes? After taking a course in textile and tile decoration Eleny started working with architects to create hand- painted tiles. Since that time she has [...]
June 16, 2011
Textile Designer: Holli Zollinger
I am so excited to present these designs from artist Holli Zollinger. I found her work on Spoonflower, but she also has a wonderful Etsy page filled with her beautiful illustrations, some of which are seen below. What a talent!
