Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs

Trend forecasting

A course by Silvia Stella Osella , Designer

Designer. Milán, Italy.
Joined March 2021
100% positive reviews (106)
2,337 students
Audio: Italian
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About the video: Trend forecasting

Overview

“Now, we will talk about the importance of trend forecasting , ie the analysis and forecasting of trends. We will understand what trends are and how they arise and why the study of them represents a fundamental tool for design.”

In this video lesson Silvia Stella Osella addresses the topic: Trend forecasting, 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

“Trend Forecasting In this lesson, we will learn together about the world of trends, how it is studied, and why it is so useful for our collection. Trend forecasting is a really fascinating discipline and crucial for the development of projects in different fields, including surface design. As designers and planners, we find ourselves designing garments, accessories, and objects proposed to a specific target audience in a specific historical moment: precisely why it's important to understand what the market requires at the time and to know it in depth. What exactly is a trend, though? The co...”

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Course summary for: Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (106)
  • 2337 students
  • 5 units
  • 16 lessons (1h 59m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    Design, Fashion
  • Software

    Adobe Photoshop
  • Areas

    Color Theory, Pattern Design

Silvia Stella Osella

Silvia Stella Osella
A course by Silvia Stella Osella

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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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Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs. Design, and Fashion course by Silvia Stella Osella

Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs

A course by Silvia Stella Osella
Designer. Milán, Italy.
Joined March 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (106)
  • 2,337 students