As textile designers, we thrive on inspiration, pushing our creative boundaries, and honing our craft. We flourish in challenges that ignite our imagination and foster growth. However, September often brings a whirlwind of activity, with the return to school, work demands, and client projects. In the midst of this busyness, the Textile Design Lab invites you to a unique community event—one that focuses on savoring the design process and mastering our craft through a thoughtful and deliberate approach. Get ready to slow down, concentrate, and develop an exceptional main pattern design alongside a community of fellow textile designers. After the success of this event in 2023, we’re excited to embark on this journey with you once more!
The Concept: Unlike many design challenges that encourage the rapid creation of multiple simple artworks, our event offers a refreshing change of pace. From September 2 to September 27, we invite you to engage in a slow design challenge, focusing on creating a single, stunning main pattern design. This approach allows us to savor the design process, providing the time and space to refine our skills amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy month.
The Design Process: We’re thrilled to have the esteemed Fizah Malik guide us through this journey with three exclusive tutorials in our Textile Design Lab library. You’ll follow her step-by-step design process, gaining valuable insights into her techniques, sources of inspiration, and problem-solving strategies for creating intricate hero patterns. This is a unique chance to learn from an expert and expand your design toolkit, bringing new depth and creativity to your work.
Resources: In addition to live art critiques and access to our extensive library of over 100 tutorials, we’re offering complimentary access to WGSN—the industry’s leading trend forecasting service—to the first 290 designers who register. This invaluable resource will provide up-to-date trends, color palettes, and market insights, empowering you to create designs that resonate with the current market. With WGSN at your disposal, you’ll have an additional tool to elevate your designs and align them with contemporary trends.
The Power of Community: One of the most enriching aspects of this event is the support and camaraderie within our textile design community. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to share ideas, receive feedback, and collaborate with other designers. Our vibrant community offers a nurturing environment where you can grow, learn, and form meaningful connections. Together, we’ll inspire and elevate each other on this creative journey.
September can be a busy month filled with the demands of school, work, and clients, but it also offers an opportunity to slow down and savor the design process. This community event is a chance to embrace the art of slow crafting, focusing on mastery and creating a remarkable main pattern design. By following the design process of a respected industry expert, engaging in live art critiques, and benefiting from complimentary access to WGSN, you’ll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to elevate your creative work.
Join our community of skilled textile designers this summer and immerse yourself in a transformative experience. Unleash your creativity, refine your skills, and be part of a supportive network that celebrates the art of textile design. Together, let’s embark on a journey that will take our craft to new heights, even in the midst of a busy September.
