How Do Fabric Designers Get Inspired? Inspiration is often termed to be very fickle. Most designers get inspiration from design galleries, museums, history - both public and personal to get ideas. However, isn't that plagiarism? In the case of fabric art often reflects what the overall public sentiment or the fashion industry (its economy, its stature in the world market, its popularity and the willingness of the consumer to pay) or a popular culture of a given period of time. When there is an international financial crisis, designs in fabric and fashion trends to reduce their flamboyance to create a semblance with realism. But on the other hand, in the time of economic boom, designers tend to become more avant-garde and clothing becomes less of a necessity and more of a statement or art piece. Check a great blog of how Hollywood defines global fashion! Taking inspiration from contemporary and historical trends is the easiest way to create a new trend. There are some small ways of doing it. The designer must check the "inspired" motif to match the scale of the outfit. Try using beading patterns of fine jewelry and handcrafted jewelry to effect the purpose. The color schemes are the easiest components to adapt into the fabric. The lines, cuts, texture of the fabric can be mimicked carefully to create a unique look. Fabric art designs, for instance, are mostly handmade and created with great exclusivity. These fabrics are then used to create garments or accessories of various kinds.
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