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Laboratory of Creative Textiles

Laboratory of Creative Textiles

Code	12763
Year	3
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Design de Moda
Entry requirements	No Requirements
Mode of delivery	Face to face
Work placements	Not applicable
Learning outcomes	Be able to generate textile design ideas driven by creativity and innovation, taking inspiration from the most diverse environments and socio-cultural contexts. Enlarge the cultural repertoire in the context of textile design. Develop capabilities to submerge in the creative process at the surface design level, creating new structures that exceed the limits of materials and technologies. Be able to create new sensory qualities and textile surfaces by exploring and experimenting with different techniques. Acquire knowledge in terms of craft methods and traditional techniques, enabling the development of contemporary textile patterns and structures. Learn about new technological processes and the creation of opportunities that they provide. Develop conceptual and commercial textile samples, exploring the combination of materials, colors, and structures to be used in future fashion design projects.
Syllabus	1. Generation of creative surface design ideas Creativity and innovation concepts Techniques for creative development Textiles as an inherent part of fashion design Translation of ideas into graphic forms 2. Processes and techniques to create creative materials Surface design: patterns, color and texture Development of conceptual and commercial patterns Generation of patterns through manual techniques and CAD systems Adaptation of the created patterns to different manufacturing techniques Methodology for the creation of a creative materials collection The importance of developing new textile and non-textiles structures for fashion design 3. Production of creative materials for fashion design Creation of patterns for manual and digital printing techniques, and manual embroidery Creation of patterns and textures for new technologies - 3D printing and laser cutting Handmade weaving Crochet Creation of fashion coordinates using the created materials
Main Bibliography	Briggs-Goode, A. and Townsend, K. (2011), Textile Design: Principles, Advances and Applications”, Woodhead: Cambridge, UK Colin, G., Jasbir, K. (2004), Fashion and Textiles: An Overview, Berg: Oxford, UK Horne, L. (2012), New Product Development in Textiles: Innovation and Production, Woodhead: Cambridge, UK Quinn, B. (2009), Textile Designers: at the Cutting Edge, Laurence King: London, UK Seyam, A. M. (2002), Structural Design of Woven Fabrics: Theory and Practice, The Textile Institute: Oxford, UK Ruthschilling, E. A. (2009), Design de Superfície, UFRGS: POA, BR Thittichai, K (2009), Experimental Textiles: A Journey Through Design, Interpretation and Inspiration, Batsford: London, UK Jackson, P. (2018), How to Make Repeat Patterns: A Guide for Designers, Architects and Artists, Laurence King: London, UK Doe, T. (2015), Textile Design in the Digital Age, Welbeck PG: London, UK Baker, L. B. (2016), Laser Cutting for Fashion and Textiles, Laurence King: London, UK
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.