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Anni Pulkkinen |
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Designing a print pattern using the angel as a theme |
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Textile Design 2171/2005
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 Image: Anni Pulkkinen |
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The objective of this graduate work was to design a printing pattern based
on the theme of an angel and to compose various products, in which the pattern
could be utilized. In addition, the objective was to manufacture two
different products, where the pattern could be used.
The writer’s interest in angels, which she has used in her previous
work, has played a part in choosing the subject. The comprehensive and
informative introduction offers an insight into the theme
and at the same time brings a spiritual depth to the planning process itself.
The writer wanted to find out whether the angel products, designed and
manufactured herself, could sustain enough demand to make them viable on a larger scale
The products were in a test sale in
Juhanantupa, Kesälahti. With the help of a questionnaire, the writer has
explored opinions towards angels, including questions concerning negative preferences; where the consumer would not want to see angels, for example. The writer analyzed the questionnaire
results and made a conclusion based upon them.
As the starting point to the planning, the writer used the pictures of an
angel drawn by her little brother as a child. Pictures of sketches and
experiments during the process were attached to the work. In these
pictures one can see different phases in the planning process from
the ideas to the final products. As a result, there are two products; a bag and
an apron, where the printed pattern appears. The results of
the bag test sale are also shown in the graduate work, where it became clear there would be more demand for the angel bags. This work focuses
on the design of the pattern and therefore the planning of the product
remains mainly at the level of composition.
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Keywords: angel, textile printing, printing pattern, textile design |
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Right of use: To be studied in the place where deposited. Can be copied only under the written permission of the author. |
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Number, file/product, number of pages:
The Kuopio Academy of Design, The Taitemia Library, 2171:1, Samples, Sketches, 48 pages |
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Other parts of the work and where deposited: 2171:2, Products, in author´s possession |
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