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15MarMarch 15, 2022

What is a Harlequin Pattern?

Diamonds are a popular motif in textile design. As a result, there are a lot of different terms textile designers use to describe the different types of diamond designs they create. As you search our licensable library, you'll see in the Theme search menu an option to view Harlequin. What exactly does that mean? Textile designers use the term harlequin to describe a diamond pattern with elongated shapes arranged vertically. They are point to point, sometimes very close together,...

By Kristin CraneDesignDefinition, design history, Pattern, textile design, textile termsComments Off

26JanJanuary 26, 2022

What is a Stripe?

Stripes truly are one of the most ubiquitous types of patterns. From the minute humans decided to make their everyday items look more decorative, they have been using stripes. While some people hear the word stripe and think of solid lines of color lined up next to each other, a stripe can be more more than that. The term itself refers to any type of motif lined up next to each other, not just solid blocks of color. Stripe...

By Kristin CraneDesignCommercial Interiors, Definition, design history, Interior Design, stripes, textile design, textile termsComments Off

16DecDecember 16, 2021

Color Riot! at the Montclair Art Museum

Textile lovers in the northeast should absolutely add a visit to the Montclair Museum of Art to their holiday break to-do list. Their featured exhibit, Color Riot! How Color Changed Navajo Textiles closes on January 2, 2022. This exhibit, which originally opened at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, is a breathtaking collection of Navajo (Diné) textiles. It features the work of contemporary artists weaving in traditional techniques alongside work from the period of time known as the Transitional Period...

By Kristin CraneDesigndesign history, Inspiration, navajo textiles, textile designComments Off

25MayMay 25, 2021

What is a Greek Key?

The Greek Key is a common motif in textile design and many other places where decorative elements are necessary. Whether or not you know the name, you have most likely seen a Greek Key design. In fact, it may even be in your home. Often used as a border, it is also used frequently in stripes. It is so versatile; it even appears on its own in allover patterns. Though it is referred to as a Greek Key, this distinct...

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02FebFebruary 2, 2021

What is a Novelty Print?

A novelty print describes a particular type of pattern. Sometimes referred to as a conversational print, a novelty print has something about it that is, well, novel. These prints go beyond the familiar motifs of flowers, leaves, scrolls, and shapes. Instead, these designs contain unusual, but recognizable motifs. The novelty of the motif itself is a conversation starter. A novelty print typically utilizes the standard design tools in a textile designer’s toolbox, such as layout and repeat. However, instead of...

By Kristin CraneDesigndesign history, novelty print, textile design, textile termsComments Off

03SepSeptember 3, 2020

Jacobean Design, A Brief History

The Jacobean Age takes its name from Jacobus, the Latin form of King James I of England. This style of 17th century decor is best known for intricate carvings, heavy oak furniture, detailed tapestries and especially crewel embroideries with flowing designs. The type of patterning associated with Jacobean Design have their roots in two places. First, the English imported Flemish tapestries in great number during the 17th century. At the same time, Indian palampores were also a very popular...

By Kristin CraneDesigndesign history, jacobean, textile design, textile termsComments Off

10JulJuly 10, 2020

Create Your Own Texture Library

As a textile designer, one of the best tools in my designer toolbox is my texture library. Designing patterns digitally, I sometimes felt the patterns looked a little flat. To breathe life into a pattern, I add texture to a design instead of a flat color. This technique optimizes a pattern by adding depth and dimension. Where it previously felt flat or sterile, the pattern now has the illusion of a woven fabric, regardless of the material on which...

By Kristin CraneDesign, InsightDesign Tip, textile design, TextureComments Off

16AprApril 16, 2020

Coordinate Patterns Perfectly with these 5 Tips

If it wasn't obvious by now, I'm a pattern lover! I love designing patterns and surrounding myself with them in my home. (Not to mention wearing them!) As a result, I often get questions from friends and clients about how best to coordinate patterns in a room or project. I'm not an interior designer, however, during my career as a textile designer, I put many collections of fabrics together for presentations. This was usually the final step of the...

By Kristen DettoniDesignDesign, Design Tip, Patterns, textile designComments Off

13MarMarch 13, 2020

Textile Design, 8 Fun & Interesting Facts

Everyone at Design Pool may have different roles, but we all have one thing in common. We all have degrees in textile design. When people ask the standard cocktail party question, "What do you do?" answering, "I'm a textile designer" is nearly always a surprise, which kind of blows our minds. We surround ourselves in fabric all day, every day. Above all, fabric protects us, comforts us, and shelters us. However, most people don't consider how it's made or...

By Kristin CraneDesign, Insightdesign history, fun facts, surface design, textile design, textile terms, textilesComments Off

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What is a Harlequin Pattern?

What is a Stripe?

Color Riot! at the Montclair Art Museum

What is a Greek Key?

What is a Novelty Print?

Jacobean Design, A Brief History

Create Your Own Texture Library

Coordinate Patterns Perfectly with these 5 Tips

Textile Design, 8 Fun & Interesting Facts

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