Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs
Presentation
A course by Silvia Stella Osella , Designer
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“In this lesson, I will tell you about my journey in the world of textile and surface design, an extremely fascinating sector full of possible applications. Color has always been at the center of my work. It was when I started my visual arts studies and it still is now that I work as a consultant for brands and companies. Specifically, I dedicate myself to the analysis of trends and the application of color in patterns and textile collections but not only. Whether you want to design a set of patterns for a clothing line, for stationery items or for home accessories, color will be the common thread that will allow you to launch a coherent collection with a strong identity on the market.”
In this video lesson Silvia Stella Osella addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs. Discover the importance of color when creating patterns and design a collection of prints to be applied to different elements.
Partial transcription of the video
“Presentation Hi, I'm Silvia, and I'm a designer. In this lesson, before delving into the actual course, I'd like to tell you something about me and my path. I work in textile and surface design and I'm a consultant in trend analysis and color application. After working for large textile companies, I opened my own consulting studio in Milan in 2015. Over the years, I've had the chance to test my skills with big international brands, working on extremely diverse projects. I have mainly created fashion textiles for men, women, and children, but also packaging, wallpapers, carpets, and much mor...”
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Course summary for: Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs
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Category
Design, Fashion -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Color Theory, Pattern Design

Silvia Stella Osella
A course by Silvia Stella Osella
Silvia Stella Osella is a designer specializing in textile and surface design. She studied visual arts in Turin and later immersed herself in the world of printing and textiles at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London.
After returning to Italy, she decided to continue studying and completed a master's in textile product development.
She later began publishing her work on social media, which ultimately led to her first clients. She has collaborated for brands like Zara, Mango, Topshop, and the Max Mara group. In 2015, she opened her own studio in Milan and started designing collections for clients like adidas and Wall&Decò.
When she's not designing, she shares her knowledge of color and trends as a consultant for brands and businesses.
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