Handbook of textile design /
Textile design
Jacquie Wilson.
- v, 152 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
"The Textile Institute.".
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An overview of textiles and textile design from fibre to product purchase -- Textile designers -- The textile design function -- The principles and elements of textile design -- Commercial aspects of design -- The professional practice of design - 1 -- The professional practice of design - 2 -- Designing for the future -- Weave and woven textile design -- Weft knitting, weft-knitted fabric and knitwear design -- Printing and printed textile design -- Sample Gantt chart for a textile design project -- Some tips for presenting work -- Example of a simple structure for letters -- Example fabric specification sheet for a woven fabric -- Example fabric specification sheet for a knitted fabric -- Calculating percentage compositions -- Getting press coverage -- A structure for fee letters -- Sample fee letter -- Calculating an hourly rate. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. App. A. App. B. App. C. App. D. App. E. App. F. App. G. App. H. App. I. App. J.
"This thorough and practical book deals not only with the textile design process itself but also with the development and day-to-day running of a textile design business. The text offers a comprehensive overview of the textile design and manufacturing processes, along with the personnel involved, commercial considerations, trend forecasting, and factors influencing purchasing decisions. The information provided in this text will aid the reader in securing design jobs, sizing up the job, agreeing to terms and fees, keeping records, and invoicing. Written by a very experienced academic, the book will be a valuable resource for both newcomers and established professional designers alike."--Publisher description.