Super Fiber Revolution

SUPER FIBER REVOLUTION by Tokujin Yoshioka.

HINT: Crystallized snowscape!

"Tokujin’s approach towards structures of the future follows the the idea that, to achieve great strength small light fibers should be systematically organized. This approach differs to the common belief that hard materials should be used. the principle is similar to that of the japanese art ‘aikido’, in which strength is generated by diverting force through a circular movement. the rug design is made from weaving various transparent fibers together, the design suggests a crystalized snowscape."*

*from www.designboom.com

Fabcell

FABECELL by Dr. Akira Wakita’s Information Design Laboratory at Keio University in Japan.

HINT: Chameleonlike fabric.

"Fabcell is a flexible, nonemissive fabric made of fibers dyed with liquid-crystal ink and conductive yarns. These materials are connected to electronic components and woven into a square textile. When a low voltage is applied, the temperature of the fabric increases, changing the color of the fabric. When arranged in matrices, Fabcells can display subtle images within the curvature of flexible textiles. Clothing can also be enhanced with temporary self expression."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

Krystal Weave

KRYSTAL WEAVE by Libby Kowalski of Kova Textiles.

HINT: Crystalline Curtain.

"A glistening matrix of transparent and translucent threads, Krystal Weave fabric is like a crystalline curtain, which offers a variety of possibilities for dividing spaces, enhancing windows, and covering upholstered wall panels in commercial and residential spaces."*

*from www.transmaterial.net

Deepa Panchamia

Deepa Panchamia, in TEXTILES NOW.

HINT: Pocket wallpaper.

"Pockets of the palest blue silk organza form the rippling surface of this textile. The artist has intentionally used limited range of subtle colours to create shadows on the surface and enhance the contours of the structure."*

*from the book TEXTILES NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Kelly woolard

"Constantine" by Kelly Woollard.

HINT: Original and unique textile Photo frame.

"Layered, painted and glued, this innovative multicoloured photo frame is made from reclaimed damask fabric cut into an intricate pattern reminiscent of ornate period furnishings."*

*from the book TEXTILE NOW, by Drusilla Cole.

Helena Hietanen

Helena Hietanen, Helsinki-based sculptor by TEXTILE DESIGNERS.

HINT: Technolace wall hangings.

"Fabricated from strands of optic-fibers, her work combine handicraft traditions and cutting-edge fibre-optic technology to create textiles that transmit light. Hietanen discovered fibre-optics at a trade fair and she discovered how to adapt it to create traditional lace patterns by combining traditional hand craftsmanship with today's technology, which is what she had wanted to do all along."*

*from the book TEXTILE DESIGNERS, at the cutting edge. By Bradley Quinn.

Astrid Krogh

Astrid Krogh, Denmark-based designer, by TEXTILE DESIGNERS.

HINT: Fibre-optic textiles, the visual pulse of light.

"Krogh anchors her designs to new technologies by weaving lenghts of optic strands into iridescent tapestries that glow, illuminate and flare into a rainbow of brilliant colours. 'My work incorporate artificial light but they are not artificial light sources themselves. My work is mostly influenced by the daylight I see outside my window'. "

"Altought Krogh works with hi-tech materials, she relies on traditional techniques to craft her textiles. 'It is very important to me to be able to switch between old craft techniques and new technologies'."*

*from the book TEXTILE DESIGNERS, at the cutting edge. By Bradley Quinn.

Nani Marquina

Nani Marquina, Barcelona-based designer by TEXTILE DESIGNERS.

HINT: From traditional rug design to new tactile heights.

"Marquina's textured designs are characterized by the striking depth of the materials she uses. Ranging from softly tufted low-pile reliefs to long strands of fluffy wool fibres, her carpets seem ready to embrace the whole body, rather than just cushion the feet. 'Textures are a way of representing the union of two feelings: view and touch'. Many of her textures are inspired by nature and she readily accepts the challenge of recreating the beauty of the natural world in the fibre form."*

*from the book TEXTILE DESIGNERS, at the cutting edge. By Bradley Quinn.

Kate Goldsworthy

Kate Goldsworthy, British designer by TEXTILE DESIGNERS.

HINT: Sustainable textiles for decorative applications.

"Kate Goldsworthy is something out of the ordinary, not only because she has passion for sustainable design , but also because she venartes the materials that most textile designers shy away from. 'The materials I use are, in themselves, completely unremarkable; in fact, it is actually their extreme ordinariness that I find so appealing'. "

"The processes I'm developing are inspired by the traditions of lace making, apliqué and marquetry, but also the hi-tech polymer recycling technologies that use experimental surface treatments to 'upgrade' samples mixed-fibre waste."*

*from the book TEXTILE DESIGNERS, at the cutting edge. By Bradley Quinn.