TDL News 1-8-18

New Member Dashboard

We are excited to release our new Textile Design Lab member dashboard! Please explore our new feature in this quick video created by Michelle:

 

New Design Challenge: Meander

The theme for this month’s challenge is very sinuous, winding line work. By including flowers and motifs from nature, this theme can be interpreted in a very Art Nouveau-inspired way, or it could just be lines and more of an abstract pattern.

We’ve broken down this theme into three directions, which can be used alone or in combination to inspire your pattern collection: Art Nouveau, Knotted, and Winding Roads. Everyone who completes their collection by the deadline has the option to be included on our Chelsea’s Challenge Pinterest board and will be considered for a feature highlighting student work on the Pattern Observer blog. Members can get involved here.

Grab Your Spot: The Sellable Sketch Group-Study

Mark your calendars! Our popular Sellable Sketch Group-Study starts on January 8, 2018.

In this course you’ll bring clarity and focus to your collection development process and take the guesswork out of what to design each season by picking appropriate trends for your target market while staying true to your own artistic style.

You’ll also have free access to WGSN, the industry’s leading resource for trends and design direction.

Members can register here.