My Drawings

The images below are some of my drawings in which I have created recently to go towards both print and embroidered samples:

The Trends Industry

Trend Bible

Trend Bible believe that because the past few years have seen a recession, the shaping of the future is key. They also believe that it is vital to 'delight audiences' and make people feel worthy through the upcoming trends bringing 'exciting' new trends. By setting goals, they help clients to achieve goals and make others happy. It is also key that they make predictions about what is wanted from upcoming audiences.

"We develop strong relationships with our clients, becoming their eyes and ears and bringing innovation and inspiration from a broad range of disciplines."
http://www.trendbible.com/who-we-are/what-is-trend-forecasting/

"The way householders behave, respond to change, live and relax at home is always our start-point for creating trends that feel 'real'. How we use technology, eat, engage, store, rest, bathe and find our own space in the home is a key factor to creating commercially viable trend directions."
http://www.trendbible.com/how-we-do-it/

I found the Trend Bible blog very interesting, especially how it explains visually how colour is used in various ways and how such vast differences in colour are used.
http://www.trendbible.com/blog/

One of my favourites was the image below found on the blog address above:

I absolutely love this example. I love the colour palette, as I think the colours are just exquisite. The floral pattern consisting of the pantone colours complement each other perfectly and look so warm.

Importance of colour within trends

Colour is a vital part of the trends market and it is especially important for trend spotters to recognise the correct colours in order to promote new trends.

'Pantone' colours are used within the surface design environment whereby every possible colour is listed and has its own individual number. Trend spotters can then suggest individual numbers or similar shades of colour for a certain upcoming trend.

http://www.pantone.co.uk/pages/pantone/index.aspx

Trends

Every year, the fashion, interiors and gift markets have varying trends throughout different types of the year. We have spring/summer and autumn/winter. Different values change throughout these months. For example, within the area of fashion, materials may change for example, wools during winter and silks or linens in summer. Within interiors, warmer and colour colours may be used depending whether it is autumn or winter. In terms of gift, different themes may be marked throughout gift such as Mothers Day or Valentines Day etc. These values always change bringing new interesting and distinct designs. Trend spotters are always looking in advance for new trends for ears in advance, keeping in touch with designers giving them ideas of new colours and styles to use.

COLOUR!

So far within my research for my blog, I have realised that colour is absolutely crucial within design, so I thought I would do some further research into colour for myself for future reference!

 http://cios233.community.uaf.edu/design-theory-lectures/color-theory/

We have three primary colours and if they are mixed together we get secondary colours. If secondary colours are mixed with primary colours we get intermediate (tertiary) colours. This is the basic colour wheel, however, colours can be of different shades if white or black is added.

We also have warm and cool colours, e.g. reds and oranges are warm colours and blues and purples are cooler colours, this may be considered when seasons change within fashion and interiors etc.

I found this website very helpful when explaining colour:
http://cios233.community.uaf.edu/design-theory-lectures/color-theory/

British Craft Trade Fair- DERYN RELPH

Deryn Relph's work which I saw on the British Craft Trade Fair website really appealed to me. I loved the use of bold contrasting colours which bring happiness to you when you look at them. The use of very simplistic patterns such as contrasting linear and circular shapes help to make the eye focus more upon contrasting colour used within the work.

I absolutely love this chair from Deryn Relph's collection. The way in which the cushions contrast with the base of the chair and how the colour wheel has been carefully experimented has really inspired me.

I have found the image of this chair as well as the rest of the collection from the following website:
http://www.bctf.co.uk/2014_gallery_2.php

Inspirational blog

I came across the following blog which contains various forms of print pattern in various different ways, especially within the area of gift. I live the simplistic designs which are concentrated upon. I love the way in which shapes are used to create the ideas of animals or florals. The colour exploration throughout the blog is quite breath-taking.

http://printpattern.blogspot.co.uk/