The diploma thesis presents a multidisciplinary approach to the design and exploration of patterns. Multidimensionality of textile patterns is defined as well as pattern-making methods and techniques. Newly created patterns are inspired by Maurits Cornelis Escher`s tesselated patterns while their content refers to the legacy, work, and vision of the Slovenian architect Ivan Vurnik.
The theoretical part focuses on Escher's route to regular division of the plane and explains his method for creating tessellated patterns. Further, the mathematicians whom he studied and the tessellation principles he used to fill the plane are discussed. A rough description of the Slovenian architect's work follows. The selected works are described in more detail as well as his commitment to the national style which guided the development of the displayed creation. The theoretical part ends with a chapter on textile patterns where contemporary pattern design and the variables that define the final appearance of the textile pattern are described.
The experimental section outlines my creation based on the works of Ivan Vurnik and M. C. Escher and underlines how their design and vision are joined in the designed works. Following that the process and inspiration for each creation are explained as well as the chosen technique. Thinking about the multidimensionality of textile patterns is present throughout which led the design process in various directions. Some of the repeating design occurrences such as the moire effect, halftone, duality, relief, and emerging secondary patterns are discussed as well.
The multidisciplinary approach to textile design is best reflected in the final pieces, which embody all of the design research, ideas, and techniques that were developed in the making of the presented diploma thesis.
Keywords: textile patterns, halftone, multidimensionality, tessellation, print
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