Textile Design

Textile design is the art of creating designs for different kinds of fabric including knitted, printed or woven fabrics. Professionals responsible for creating the different designs are called textile designers. Textile designers may work closely with other professionals from other related industries such as the fashion industry, automotive industry, technical textiles industry and the interior design industry. They may work with other designers or freelance designers in a studio environment and serve a client base.

The textile design industry is an important aspect of the Australian culture and economy. This industry provides the artists and young designers of Australia a venue to apply their passion and knowledge in textile designing. In 1994, the Australian Textile Design Association or ATDA was conceived. This association represents the innovative textile designers of Australia. Committed to professionalism, design excellence and originality, this association aims to promote the textile designers of Australia not only in the local scene but internationally as well.

The textile design of Australia is often suffused with colour and vibrancy. Often, the designs may have aboriginal and indigenous influence, displaying the cultural diversity of the people of Australia.

More information on Australian textile design can be found on the websites listed in this directory.