Textile

For my pattern, Line and Repetition are what allowed the pattern to work together. From the herringbone brick pattern, those are the elements that came out of it. The gradation of color use was applied in my design and also allows for a sense of place and movement. The textile worked very well and shows the positive and negative space that the brick also provides through the cracks in between each brick. This project helped me understand how to have one parti and be able to multiply it in different ways to make an interesting pattern. Using Spoonflower was a great way to learn how my ideas can be transferred onto fabric. It's much more real when you're able to move it around with your hands. 

Textile Pattern

 

This is my 10x10 pattern turned into a 30x30 pattern. All of the elements in this designed were chosen from the Ancient Roman time. The background is made of Roman brick work that was often used during that time period. The vertical coins are Roman coins, and the other circular vertical images are Roman marble tables. This project enhanced my ability to create posters in InDesign, which is always fun and interesting. 

Concept Statement

My idea generator was inspired by the use of the elements and principles of design used within the architecture and design of the creations during the Ancient Roman period. The Romans incorporated many columns in their designs and that explains the use of the roman coins on the side in vertical lines in the textile pattern. The background is put together by the repetition of bricks, which the use of Ostia rocks in ancient Rome is common. The use of the Roman table in the center of the pattern is significant because the Romans often used this type of pattern in their architecture. The main emphasis is on the marble table because it pops out and grabs your attention.

Heritage Textile

Grasping Your Heritage

My Idea Generator came from remembering when my great uncle used to send post cards from Germany during my childhood. The stamps were the part that intrigued me the most, which helped choose textiles that represented each heritage in a different way (German, Irish and Swedish). My background (stamps), reveals the importance of each image on the stamp. The clover expresses to live at ease and with peace, and the lines on the design exhibit a sense of profoundness which are determined by the German pine flag. Each element of the space reflect on a piece of the heritage. Incorporated throughout the design shows the unity of texture and colors that are expressed in the full image.

Beginning to process of my heritage textile began with an phone conversation with my dad. He gave me all the info about my family heritage that I had no idea about, and I was greatly intrigued. Having a little bit of German, Irish, Swedish, and English in me is fascinating. Also all the stories I was told about how my family has traveled from place to place. I think my textile flows well together with the lined images being part of the German flag that is beneficial to the repetition. I decided to use the image of a clover because that is the main image that comes to mind when I think of Ireland. My background also plays a big role in my German heritage, which relates to how I was always intrigued by stamps that I used to receive from there. If I was to do this project again, I would most likely change the clover image and choose an image that goes more in depth about Irish heritage. Overall, I enjoyed doing this project. I take great value in what I have learned about my heritage and am proud of who I am.