For this project, I wanted to explore how to create reusable bags that are more stylish and engaging for people to continuously use it. My intention was to create an experience for people to use the bag to save the plastic grocery bags and support the ocean life. This was because I was inspired by Ellen …
For my final project, I decided to weave a poncho/wrap for myself because I wanted to explore how to create a wearable if the shape of the original textile needed to adhere to a rigid, rectangular shape. I was inspired by the wraps created by indigenous tribes of Indonesia as well as Indian saris and …
Our Intention: Our intention when starting the project was to create a piece that would reflect pieces of our culture, more specifically, elements of our culture that related to food. We came up with the idea of creating a table setting with different textile elements that we would make, such as a napkin, tablecloth, placemat, …
Intention When we started the encoded cloth project, our initial idea was to create something that can represent the cultural background of all four members of our group. Since two of us come from America and two of us come from China, we decided to combine the elements from these two cultures and apply them …
Our team’s full photo album can be viewed HERE. Our concept When we first received this project, our group saw an opportunity to explore connection. We initially brainstormed a seasonal piece based on our birthdays. Our group is comprised of two Winter birthdays, a Fall birthday, and a Spring birthday. Approaching this project with …
My Intention: My initial approach was to create something graphic and very unlike my sample weaving and the weavings we had seen in class. Because I have a background as a communications designer, my approach can basically be summarized as “What if I made a poster by weaving it?” Because I didn’t have anything specific …
Goal:The prompt for this project was simple: create a weaving. I made it my goal to create a woven form which both highlights the unique structure of the warp and also explores techniques for integrating rigid structures onto the surface. Inspiration: I took inspiration from artists and craftspeople who integrated basic 3d forms into weavings. …
Intention: When I began this project, I did not envision an end product, the only things I knew for certain were the color schemes and the materials I was going to use as I had already purchased them. I had mostly neutral colors and varying textured yarns. I was interested in conveying these textures and …
For my final weaving I created a scene out of Chinese mythology. Original Intentions My original intentions for my final weaving was to recreate the scene of the carp leaping over the dragon gate to become a true dragon. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to weave geometric patterns on the …
Intention: “Sitting Under a Tree” is an ode to nostalgia, reflection, and peaceful daydreams. In this piece, I wanted to explore the ways that color and texture tell stories. I love to paint. I like the ability to create a 2D world that conveys feeling by manipulating form, opacity, and stroke. Weaving makes me feel …