Fundamentals of Printed Textile Design

Alex Russell is a designer, graphic artist and creative coder, making pattern, print and generative art. He has built an international client list over 25 years of designing printed textiles, wallpaper, fashion graphics and all other sorts of surface pattern. He also has nearly 20 years of lecturing experience, including running BA and MA textiles programmes. You can find him at: alexrussell.com and @alexrusselldesign.

• 1. An Overview of Printed Textile DesignHistoryThe Digital RevolutionEnvironmental and Ethical IssuesProfessional Contexts2. The Creative Design ProcessThe BriefResearch, Development and Final DesignsColourDesign Composition3. Technology, Tools and Professional PracticePrinting Technologies and DesignDesign Tools, Space and ProcessProfessional Practice4. Designing for the WorldDesign and IndustryDesign and Global IssuesDesign and Communication5. Design Style and ContentDesign CategoriesColourways and Co-OrdinatesBalancing Tradition and Innovation6. Working as a DesignerBuilding CollectionsBuilding PortfoliosBuilding a CareerBibliographyGlossaryAcknowledgements

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