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Nice to Meet You – Winter Bloom Design
Design really is an endless path, sometimes we have a strong sense of direction and sometimes we see where the journey will take us. For many designers today they are multidisciplinary artist, … read more >
Shapes
Print design is more or less wearable art, yes some prints are designed to create a corporate look or commercially match fabrics, however the textile designer as an artist has long had … read more >
Nice to meet you – Kasey Rainbow
Living bright and colourful is a way of life for many textile designers. None more so than the delightful Kasey Rainbow. (Yes her surname really is Rainbow.) Kasey oozes colour and fun … read more >
Nice to Meet You – Rachael King
We’re thrilled to welcome Rachael King to the Next State Artwork Library. We first met the lovely Rachael about three years ago and have closely followed her development as a textile designer. … read more >
Watercolour
Trends come and go in the way in which they are interpreted. Certain techniques or trends have lasting power, and one such trend is the use of watercolour painting in textiles. Whether … read more >
Resources for Textile Design – Images
Images are an ongoing asset required for print design and we are often asked about how to source images that can be used. There are a few key things you want to … read more >
Nice to Meet You – Lily Fink
We are thrilled to have a collection of prints designed by the talented Lily Fink available in the Artwork Library. Lily has created a collection of prints that pair back together in … read more >
Memphis
Memphis inspired pattern design is all about throwing the rules of ‘good taste’ in the bin and instead letting the colourful, kitsch and garish have there day! The Memphis Group was an … read more >
Keneena of Kablooie Store – Be Bold
Keneena wearing one of her dresses from “The Eyes On Me” collection These Pretzels Print Dress Saying I’m a huge fan of Keneena from the Kablooie Store is an understatement. Her bold, … read more >
Esther Sandler – Elements of Joy
Fashion in signature collections is selling your take on style and designing what you love and want to wear. Esther Sandler goes to the next level not only designing stunning collectible textiles, … read more >

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