Techniques for Creating Digital Textile Patterns
A course by user11475293 surname11475293 , Fashion Designer
Joined October 2022
Learn to create textile patterns freely and artistically using techniques like gouache, acrylics, pencils, or collage
Learn to create textile patterns freely and artistically using techniques like gouache, acrylics, pencils, or collage
Joined October 2022
Step into the vibrant world of textile pattern design with Alejandra Quesada, a fashion designer with a distinguished international career. You'll dive deep into the process of creating unique, colorful patterns, exploring a range of both traditional and digital techniques.
Throughout the course, you'll learn everything from the basics of digital and sublimation printing to developing your own color palette.
You'll also document your creative journey in a sketchbook. By the end, you'll master the art of creating seamless patterns using textile rapport and bring your ideas to life by printing your designs on fabric.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (2)
- 289 students
- 13 lessons (1h 27m)
- 20 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
For the project, you'll create a sketchbook that documents your entire creative process, culminating in a digital textile pattern. In the end, you'll choose one of your designs and print it on fabric, bringing your creation to life.
Who is this online course for?
This course is tailored for fashion designers, visual artists, and anyone interested in exploring textile pattern design.
It's perfect for those who want to experiment with artistic techniques freely and are eager to translate their creativity into unique patterns on fabric.
Requirements and materials
To complete the course, you'll need a sketchbook, gouache, acrylics, colored pencils, and materials for collage.
You'll also need access to digital tools for creating textile patterns and printing your designs on fabric.
Reviews
A course by user11475293 surname11475293
Alejandra Quesada is a renowned fashion designer with an extensive career. Her textile designs have graced the runways of fashion weeks in Mexico, Paris, London, and Tokyo. She has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Alexander McQueen, Nike, Hello Kitty, and Wonder Woman.
Her work has also been featured in publications like Vogue, Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, and Women’s Health, as well as in books like “Los 100 mejores diseñadores de moda contemporáneos” (The 100 Best Contemporary Fashion Designers).
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The first steps
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Materials
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Digital and sublimated prints
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Inspiration
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Color palette
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U3
Log development
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Gouache technique 1
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Gouache technique 2
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Paint with acrylics
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Draw with pencils
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Create a collage
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U4
Prepare to print
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The rapport
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Prints on garments
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FP
Final project
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Techniques for Creating Digital Textile Patterns
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Very good, I just found the way of explaining a bit slow, but other than that, the content is very good.
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Great and informative class!