Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs
Learn more: Creating a dynamic mock-up
A course by Silvia Stella Osella , Designer
About the video: Learn more: Creating a dynamic mock-up
Overview
“Very often, especially when it comes to fabrics, it is useful to understand how the pattern behaves in movement or, in any case, on a soft and less static surface. Here, I show you how I transferred one of my patterns onto a scarf mockup.”
In this video lesson Silvia Stella Osella addresses the topic: Learn more: Creating a dynamic mock-up, 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
“Let's see another example. In this case, I don't want to simply show the application of my pattern on a texture, but I want to show how the texture moves on a physical object, for instance, a foulard. At the same time, I want to move to the concept of movement and show a more physical and textural rendering rather than showing a flat foulard. In this case, again, my file has some instructions. A layer or rather a folder containing external shadows which can be applied. Not those of the object itself but shadows of the environment, applied on top. I can decide whether to keep them or not. A ...”
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Course summary for: Composition and Color for Textile and Surface Designs
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Design, Fashion -
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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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