For Advanced Higher Art and Design, I was tasked with the design of a textile. The client's request was as follows: "The National Galleries for Scotland are seeking up and coming textile designers to create a patterned scarf to be sold in their gallery shops. They are seeking designs that will appeal more to women aged 40 years plus who have an elegant and edgy style. The design must take a modern twist on an Art Deco theme to link with the Art Deco exhibition held later in the year. The scarf must have an obvious repeat pattern."

Inspired by 1920s interior design, this textile features a striking pattern of repeated helix shapes, seamlessly blending smooth, flowing curves with sharp, angular lines. The design is brought to life through a palette of rich, contrasting colours of black, gold, silver, and navy blue evoking a sense of luxury and modernity. This harmonious interplay of geometric forms and vivid tones is synonymous with the Art Deco movement, celebrating its timeless elegance and sophistication.

The design was a success and won the Design prize for creativity and eye for detail. 

Initial Pattern

The initial pattern was created using cut out helix shapes layered on top of each other using paper and cardboard. The background is a navy blue, with the helix shapes being a combination of gold and silver with some black highlights.

Development of repeated design

The initial pattern was scanned and the image was then developed in Adobe Photoshop.

First Prototype

Final Design