1st Edition

Digital Design for Custom Textiles Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film

By Amber Marisa Cook Copyright 2019
156 Pages 109 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 109 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 109 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Digital Design for Custom Textiles: Patterns as Narration for Stage and Film is a beginner's guide for creating custom textile patterns for performing arts production, with an emphasis on storytelling through design using hand and digital design techniques. The book offers essential information for the beginning digital designer, such as: methods of designing patterns, appliqués, and... Read more

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why this book?

Chapter 2: Getting Started: Concept and Timelines

Chapter 3: The Elements and Principles of Design for Textiles

Chapter 4: Textile Production

Chapter 5: Technically Speaking: Digital Basics

Chapter 6: Surface Work: Styles of Prints and Repeats

Chapter 7: Render the Pattern: Creating Your Own Digital Textile Print

Chapter 8: All in the Trimming: Digital Applique and Embroidery

Chapter 9: Making Piece with It: Print, Cut, Sew

Chapter 10: Final Dress: Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Process

Glossary

Resources

Index

Biography

Amber Marisa Cook is a costume and scenic designer whose work has appeared in regional and academic theatres across the United States, including Off Broadway. Currently Assistant Professor of Costume Design for the Conservatory at Southeast Missouri State University, Amber is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and an alumna of The University of Michigan-Flint and Michigan State University. To find out more about Amber's work, please visit www.ambermcookdesign.com.