What does an Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer, who is he/she, and how to become one

How to become an

Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer

Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer

Who is the Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer?

Materials rank very high as one of the most significant elements of fashion collections. Textile Designers deal with the design of fabric structure and patterns , combining visual sensitivity, a flair for harmonious colour schemes and in-depth knowledge of fibres and their aesthetic appeal. These professionals must understand how to interpret contemporary expression, know what is new in the industry, and increasingly favour environmentally sustainable solutions.

What does an Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer do?

Innovation is an indispensable component of the product of successful creative endeavour, such as a fashion collection. Hence, Textile Designers must keep abreast of trends, sometimes even anticipating them and charting their course. This entails sharp aesthetic acumen to create fabrics that endow garments with a recognisable identity and fresh character. On the other hand, these professionals must also study new textile materials and how they are surface-treated, their functional properties and stylistic performance. This foundational research effort applies to anyone seeking to innovate in this field.

What skills should an Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer have?

Also those aspiring to create sustainable fabrics must start from a commitment to study and research. The fashion sector is one of the most environmentally impactful, and it's no coincidence that major brands are becoming increasingly sensitive to the subject. From recycled materials to non-polluting dyes for prints and colouring, fashion houses are striving to adopt policies and design collections that help safeguard the ecosystem. Textile Designers have an indispensable role in this endeavour and must adapt their work to serve this demand, which stems, first and foremost, from the consumers themselves. Therefore, they have to be well-informed about sustainable materials and processes.

How to become an Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer?

NABA's Two-year Specialisation Course in Textile Design provides students with the relevant essential professional skill set. The course guides students in the pursuit of their personal vision, interpreting and transforming their ideas into responsible, sustainable and innovative projects.

What to study to become an Innovative and Sustainable Textile Designer?

Two-year Specialisation Course in Textile Design

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