HAND IN OF MY PROJECT...

This blog presents my work development and research within designing a wallpaper range. The range is divided into three parts: digital, digital mixed with patch work and hand made designs. This blog only represents my digital input; all hand made designs are attached on the boards to show its real beauty, surface, reflection and texture. I really enjoyed the project, it was a good experience!!!

LASER CUTTING- WORKING WITH TEXTILES- FINAL HAND MADE DESIGNS

LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT WALLPAPER DESIGN.

 I was playing with fabrics using cut shapes and frames to find the most interesting and appealing design. It was exiting to find varying methods of fabrics usage, using the matt and shiny sides to great effect.

THREADED PATCH WORK - FINAL WALLPAPER DESIGNS

HAND MADE AND DIGITAL DESIGNS IDEAS...

This drawing gave me an idea for my next design. This is a design done simply by pen, but for future designs I plan to use thread. We will see what the results are going to look like.

 There are results of threaded lines in three different shades.

IMPROVEMENTS OF DIGITAL DESIGN - FINAL WALLPAPER DESIGNS

DIGITAL HONEYCOMB

DIGITAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT...

To make the digital design of my wallpaper more interesting I have come up with a new idea: to create 3D dimension on a flat surfaces. This image below shows my work in Adobe Photoshop to precisely recreate the design within my honeycomb pattern.

DIGITAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT...

I was looking also into the microscopic pictures of bee; the one I have chosen captures the precise structure of the bee's eye which mirrors the structure of the honeycomb. The middle design presents another microscopic image, but of the wing.

DIGITAL DESIGN IDEAS AND DEVELOPMENT...

At this stage I have created the repeating pattern of the honeycomb but am trying different methods of changing or varying it; by changing colours and pattern placement for example. I was working first with Adobe Illustrator and then Photo Shop.

WALLPAPER DESIGN - CONCEPT BOARD

Dreams of Natural Surroundings- Honeycomb

RESEARCH CONTINUATION... WALLS DECORATION

 1. Lattice Stool - Jayson Home  

 2. Nate Berkus Orbit Table Lamp - HSN    

 3. David Hick’s Hexagon Wallpaper - Verde Design Studio          

 4. Morocco G Hexagonal Side Table - Layla Grayce     

 5. Grecian White Marble Mosaic Tile - Home Depot                      

 6. Blue Ikat Fabric - Lewis and Sheron Textiles                               

 7. Hive Vases – West Elm

Andrea, 2011. I love hexagons [digital image] [viewed 25 October 2011]. Available from:

http://www.spacesays.com/i-love-hexagons/




This design by Rebecca Asquith was inspired by the beauty of a beehive when she designed the aptly named Nectar hanging lamp that will debut at the Milan Furniture Fair next week. Made of 100% durable polyester, each pendant lamp is fully recyclable! In honey inspired crèmes and oranges, the Nectar collection pays tribute to nature in both form and process.

Inhabitat, 2011. Designetree's Honeycomb Inspired Nectar Lamp is 100% Recyclable [digital images]    [viewed 25 October 2011]. Available from:
 http://inhabitat.com/designtrees-honeycomb-inspired-nectar-lamp-is-100-recyclable/