Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs
My inspirations
A course by Silvia Stella Osella , Designer
About the video: My inspirations
Overview
“Now, I'll tell you about the designers and artists who have inspired my work over the years, each for different reasons.”
In this video lesson Silvia Stella Osella addresses the topic: My inspirations, 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
“My Inspirations In this lesson, I would like to talk about the figures that influenced my work, each one differently. One of the figures who inspired my work the most is Li Edelkoort, one of the best trend forecasters in the world. Trend forecasters are the people who study the evolution of society and try to imagine future scenarios for the next five, ten, 20 years. Named as one of the 25 Most Influential People in Fashion in Time magazine, she's one of the figures that influenced me in the field of trend research. She made me understand its importance. Trend forecasting is an extremely fa...”
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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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