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iscd Surface Design students get practical with Signature Prints
This term a lucky number of the International School of Colour and Designs' Surface Design students had an excursion to the Signature Prints warehouse in Sydney.
Here they were shown around behind the scenes of one of Australia's biggest decorative textile design companies, and even got in on some of the action.
Screen printing is still alive and well in the Surface Design Industry, with ancient techniques, although slightly adapted, still being used in manual production.
This is just one of many opportunities the iscd Students get as part of their Industry Recognised specialised Diplomas.
Industry Insider :: iscd Surface Designers take to Signature Prints for a practical excursion
Earlier this month some lucky iscd Surface Design students took to the Signature Prints textile showroom for a one on one with industry experts in wallpapers, fabrics and more.
Part of the excursion was a practical lesson on screen printing using real Signature Print patterns and designs, and their unique colour combinations.
This is just one example of the many industry experiences iscd students can be a part of whilst studying at the school. Many going on to continue these relationships with industry, obtaining jobs in head offices, design studios and showrooms.
WE LOVE :: 'From The Land' new Cloth Fabrics wallpaper collections for Porters Paints
Last month lucky iscd Team Members Prue, Luke and Elodie went along to the launch of 'From the Land' at the National Art Gallery of NSW. 'From the Land' features Julie Paterson, the designer from Cloth Fabrics collaborating with one of Australia's leading brands, Porter's Paints, to create a new range of bold geometric wallpapers in earthy, natural colours. Cloth's collection will join other prestigious designers, Catherine Martin, Bowie and Bholu in the wallpaper design series "Designers for Porter's Paints".
Paterson has developed six designs from her current range of fabrics, representing a body of work that spans the past 14 years, inspired by the Australian landscape. She says "I always design for longevity. Each design has a story to tell and a reason for being in existence. I am interested in everyday experiences that might define, in a small way, how is it to live in this country at this moment, in simple and direct ways."
The designs, Scratchy, Looking For Water, Abstract, Stoney, Boardwalk and Spotcheck all refer in their own way to Paterson's ongoing fascination with the Australian landscape, both urban and rural. The colours are restrained; the motifs are simple and pared back, allowing the wallpapers to hang in harmony with cloth's range, adding a fresh and natural mix to the growing collection of wallpapers available at Porter's Paints.
Scratchy
Spotcheck
Looking for Water
Abstract
Boardwalk
Stoney
About the collaboration "I enjoy the collaborative process with Porter's and forging relationships with likeminded companies. We both work in responsible ways, with products all made with care, by hand, and locally." says Paterson.