5 Focus Areas
1.Apparel – Can be worn, are functional and easily cleaned. E.g. clothing and accessories, shoes, hats, jewellery, belts
2.Costume – Items relating to a particular culture, historical period or occasion. E.g. theatre/dance/performance costumes, masks, headdresses, folk and traditional costumes
3.Furnishings – Items for interiors. E.g. cushions, bed linen, curtains, lampshades, quilt covers, table covers and beanbags
4.Non-apparel – Items that are functional. E.g. tents, sleeping bags, toys, umbrellas and bags
5.Textile Arts – Highly decorative. E.g. wall hangings, cushions, wearable art, fibre-based artworks and embroidery
2.Costume – Items relating to a particular culture, historical period or occasion. E.g. theatre/dance/performance costumes, masks, headdresses, folk and traditional costumes
3.Furnishings – Items for interiors. E.g. cushions, bed linen, curtains, lampshades, quilt covers, table covers and beanbags
4.Non-apparel – Items that are functional. E.g. tents, sleeping bags, toys, umbrellas and bags
5.Textile Arts – Highly decorative. E.g. wall hangings, cushions, wearable art, fibre-based artworks and embroidery
Design Features
Design features can be thought of as the components that make up a textile item. For example, a bag could feature a particular fabric type, perhaps leather, canvas or nylon. They could also feature zips, internal or external pockets, lining, press studs, magnet closures, tassels, handles, adjustable straps, piping, and much more. These features have been carefully considered and intentionally incorporated by the designer. In this lesson, your goal is to develop the skills to visually deconstruct a textile item and identify the different features that it is composed of.
In the following pictures, consider:
What focus area does the item belong to?
What design features have been used?
What considerations has the designer taken into account?
What elements and principles of design have been used?
What focus area does the item belong to?
What design features have been used?
What considerations has the designer taken into account?
What elements and principles of design have been used?