Digital Textile Design, Second edition: (E)

This is a useful reference book for textile design students or anyone interested in pursuing textile design using digital methods. There are interesting and informative chapters on textile and fashion designers who have developed digital methods and explanations about printing methods. I would say it is aimed squarely at printed textiles as it concentrates on Photoshop and Illustrator software, and doesn' t cover any of the specialist software for constructed (knitted or woven) textile design. However, the elements of repeat and design layering/assembly could be helpful for knitted textile design development, possibly less for woven textiles although the tutorial on stripe and tartan design might be applicable. The book features tutorials for Photoshop and Illustrator, but these do assume a considerable familiarity with the programmes and are not in very great detail. That is not to say they aren't useful, but do require existing knowledge and understanding. All the design tutorials are for surface pattern, and do not include textural surfaces or construction of the underlying fabric. I have given this a high star rating because it is really good to see a book that discusses a design discipline and informs the reader about its current state and methods but also includes 'how to' tutorials to enable them to develop their own design skills. If you want to go further you will need to collect your own souce material, develop your design aesthetic and of course spend a lot of time practising on the software, but this is a good starting point.

An interesting and informative book on producing digital textile designs. It is good on technique and method combining old hand produced methods with modern digital techniques. Some of the designer/student work is inspiring. A good book for both students, teachers and professionals.

I am a Surface design student and I struggle with digital textile designing. This book is the best book on this subject. Includes step by step tutorials which are very easy to follow. Gives a brief description of the current textile designers and the techniques they use to make prints. So much better stuff than what I have learned during the two years of my course in uni. Everything I wanted to learn is inside this book. So happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it to a friend. Go buy it seriously.

Yes, very pleased. Am doing an art & design course at the moment and the book is very useful. The information and tips are very good.

Very useful, easy to follow tutorials. Maybe a bit simple, but good for getting started with and giving a bit of direction and inspiration.

Having started my textiles degree this year, and being completely useless at both Photoshop and CAD, I decided to buy this book to help me out. I can now successfully create patterns, designs and anything I can imagine, thanks to this book, I always have it on me in the computer suite!

Nothing wrong with this book but it wasn't what I needed/thought it was hence the 3 stars. If you are looking for a book that is more fashion and printing method related then this is the one for you - it has helpful guides for beginners too.

Wonderful lots of step by step guidance. Pior knowledge helpful but I think it does what it says on the tin

Very informative book! I work in the toy industry and we frequently have to design our own miniature prints. This is a great tool and I have given it as a present as well as buying a copy for myself!

Articolo ricevuto in buone condizioni.

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I chose this book becouse I needed to find information about the process of digital textile printing, and buying this book turned into a great decision becouse it explain ancient technics and it has a very detailed explanation about digital printing.

Bellissimo libro ricco di spunti e tutorial semplici da realizzare passo per passo. Adatto non a principianti ma a chi ha già una conoscenza almeno di base della materia.