After the past few lessons, I felt they are enjoyable but there are lots of information that need to be taken in. The lessons have widen my horizon, they have introduced me different fabric that I have never heard of , such as, spider silk, bark, milk etc. Being a Textile designer, these knowledges are required indeed. Although I may not able to recognise every fabric, at least I know basic intelligence on common fibre like cotton, flax, wool, silk etc. The knowledge that I have learnt can help me to consider my use of fabric in designing my own textile. In the past, I mostly focus on the fashion industry, but I have neglected the existence of the agriculture industry, medical industry and transport industry. When I have a deep thought, I really think that textile is everywhere. For example, I am sitting on my office chair to write on this blog, I have found that I am sitting of a chair covered with imitation leather, wearing textiles, looking at my curtain which is made from polyester. Textile is everywhere!!
In the seminars, they have given us a very good chance to learn from each others, for example wood textile by Elisa Strozyk, two gaze activated dress by Ying Gao etc. These are the designers that I haven't heard of, they are introduced by my classmates. Seminars have created a platform for all of us to exchange informations, indeed its an important and realistic way for designers to share what they have and learn from it. On the other hand, tutor can clear our doubts from the presentations in seminars. In terms of GM-spider silk, we may think it is come from real spiders but actually it is from goat or silk worms that with the genetic of spiders. If we don't have a deeper research, we must get confused. In my presentation, I think I didn't research very deeply on the spider milking process which made everyone questioned about the spider silk that I mentioned was GM- spider silk or real spider silk. After I have been questioned, I digged into the spider silk and figure out the truth. From this, I have learnt to listen and make improvements.
I have tried to put my daily life projects and what I have seen into this blog. I would like to share my projects and show my thoughts in terms of textile. Honestly speaking, I am very in to sustainable designs, I think it is a big tread for fashion and long term. According to the resources from earth, they are getting less and less. Since textile is everywhere, we should start making changes from it. Every designers have their own responsibilities to their own work. We may not able to change everyone purchasing habit, but we can change our design materials and style, even with people and culture. After my sustainable lecture, it makes me reflect on my passed projects, I found that its not an easy task. I have tried using recycled paper which are only used for one side, I made jewellery out of them. And I have tried to create a piece of fabric with all the fabric strips. All of these products take longer time than a normal item, because they have to be handmade and they take time to find all different resources. Sustainable design still has a long way to go, but I believe one day everyone can be sustainable.
To conclude, I really enjoy my lessons and I have obtained lots of informations on materials and fabrics. Beside of all the basic informations, I have learnt the attitude of listening and learning from tutors and classmates, it's very important process to share and obtain. I hope I can use all I have learnt in my future projects and career.
http://www.elisastrozyk.de/seite/woodtex/woodentextiles.html
http://www.dezeen.com/2013/06/24/nowhere-nowhere-two-gaze-activated-glow-in-the-dark-dresses-eye-tracking-ying-gao/
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