MA Research - Primary and Secondary Research
- Caroline Allen
- Oct 13, 2015
- 2 min read
Inspiration is EVERYWHERE!
I find inspiration from everywhere. Other designer's beautiful illustrations or surface patterns on wallpaper or fabric. I take inspiration from small parts of their designs whether it being the colour combinations or the floral/botanical drawings or paintings.
My favourite designers are: Amy Butler and Joel Dewberry. I love Amy Butlers bright colour combinations and beautiful repeated patterns that create stunning collections for home-ware and accessories. The fabrics are so easy to work with on bags, which I have made and taught through one-to-one sewing lessons from my home. Joel's repeated patterns for fabrics are really gorgeous and the two colour combinations are really striking with his eclectic mix of design styles that are reminiscent of earlier times.
It is impossible to name all the designers that I have researched, there are just so many, and more cropping up all the time. Each time I look at a designers work, I bookmark the page for future reference. This also applies to companies, tutorials, trade shows, shops, museums and galleries.
Dewbury, J. (2015) Design collection: Heirloom
[Online] Available from: http://www.joeldewberry.com/pages/design-collection-heirloom [Accessed 10 October 2015].
Other sources of inspiration and secondary research are:
Favourite Magazines:
Favourite Websites:
Designers Guild - A brilliant sources for videos and inspiration. The showrooms in London are awe-inspiring.
Texprint - Interviews, mentors and promotes the UK’s most talented textile design graduates with the support of industry professionals worldwide.
Favourite Shops:
India Jane - The most amazing embroidered cushions, throws and bird prints.
Favourite Trade shows:
100% Design, Olympia London
Decorex, Syon Park, London
TentLondon, Old Trumen Brewery, London
Surtex, NY
Favourite Tutorial Websites:
Further Resources and Inspiration:
Country Walks, Flowers, Leaves, Fashion, Environment, Landscapes, Paintings, TV & Video, Architecture, Textures, Interiors, Nature, History, Museums & Galleries, Stately Homes, Librarys and Archives.
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