This book showcases textile and surface design by some of the most exciting up-and-coming designers worldwide and points to the future of this vibrant field. It includes illustrative, abstract, geometric, floral, representational and digital designs; and knitted, woven, hand-dyed and digitally printed fabrics. In tandem with the rise of exciting new technologies is a renewed appreciation of traditional craftsmanship and the handmade; of the tactility and construction of fabrics of all kinds. Illustrated biographies introduce 13 of the most significant and innovative textiles designers working today. The book reveals new ways to communicate, experiment and become inspired.

Packed with over 550 designs organized thematically - a visual feast

About the Author
Kristi O'Meara is a designer, illustrator and co-founder of www.thepatternbase.com, an online archive and blog dedicated to profiling the latest, most exciting work in textile and surface design around the world. Audrey Victoria Keiffer is the Co-founder and Co-director of the surface design studio and digital pattern archive, The Patternbase.

Reviews
'This purely visual treat of a book, featuring textile, surface and print designs from around the world, will appease lovers of colour, texture and print' - Country & Town House
'A practical encyclopedia ... a beautiful publication ... inspiring in its own way' - Irish Examiner
'Demonstrates a renewed appreciation of traditional craftsmanship and the handmade, of the tactility and construction of fabrics of all kinds' - New Design



Book Information
ISBN 9780500291795
Author Kristi O'Meara
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1280g