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Tactile Skins People are in search of touchable textures to inspire connective engagement with exciting aesthetics. We see walls taking shape with inspiring structured textures. Fabrics have more depth to them offering an inviting tactility of layered and built up composites, rustic knitting and combined materials. Textile crafts is more visible through the use of soft techniques being applied to hard materials, giving a hand finished look to surface finishes. Faux fur, textured leathers and worked metals offer skins for interior products.
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Engage and Experience
Materials are formed as a way to engage and experience, with tactile qualities and interactive elements. Textures are created to entice people to touch, soft edges and fluid lines are combined with hard materials and structured textiles to invite an interactive reaction. Chairs that offer comfort and mimic the feeling of being ‘hugged’, carpets that are combined with other materials to present a sense of confusion and packaging that has humorous qualities.
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Pre-historic Future As truly fossilised rock formations become increasingly scarce (and illegal) for use within the home, faux fossils fashioned from resin and embedded in concrete will be a key combination in 2014. Rough surfaces mimicking rock formations form protective layers on new builds and interior decoration is roughened around the edges. The beauty is in the simple charm of prehistoric artefacts and unglazed pottery, with dusted colours and natural pigments that inspire evolution. Bone, worn leather and carved stone are key materials to embrace. These materials promote the idea of going back to basics, combining raw materials with innovative design, re-evaluating basic materials and proving that creativity is not entirely reliant on technology.
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Unexpected Materials and Textures
Combined materials are important where textures may not be what they seem, luring us into a false sense of security. Sandwiched materials such as Perspex with bamboo, tree bark with latex and wood combined with resin are seen with unusual structures and form. Embedded fibres that enhance textures will be important to create innovative blended designs. Sustainable materials relate to the idea of going back to basics and in keeping with the raw qualities. Contrasting materials conjure thoughts of imperfection and perfection where pattern, texture and colour will be seen on the floors rather than the walls.
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Protective Materials and textures are inspired by feelings of warmth and comfort which craft a sense of protection, a shield to our every changing surroundings and developing atmosphere. We see pattern created through layering and over lapping of curved shapes, quilted surfaces and padded textures that evoke a secure and cosy luxury. Materials will appear to be encased or embedded displaying the appearance of protection, while hard materials are being used with textile craft techniques. Fashion that wraps the body providing a duvet like embrace and materials that demonstrate wrapping, cocooning and cushioning.
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Costes, N (2004) Just Handmade [Online Image] Available at: http://www.bynathaliecostes.com [Accessed on 1st October 2012]
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Lundgren, L (2012) Styling Bread [Online Image] Available at: http://www.agentbauer.com [Accessed on 16th October 2012]
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1. Textured sample by Barkcloth, Surface Design Show 2013 2. Structured Wall panel by Feature Facings, Surface Design Show 2013 3. Textured leather, Scin Gallery 4. Structured leather, own sample
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Westfall, K (2012) Craft a Brew [Online Image] Available at: http://craftabrew.com [Accessed on 28th January 2013]
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Eno Studio (2009) Primitive Tools [Online Image] Available at: www.enostudio.ne [Accessed on 1st February 2013]
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Bee Raw Honey (2013) 100% Honey [Online Image] Available at http://beeraw.com/raw-honey-collection/blueberry-honey.html [Accessed on 17th December 2012]
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Ericsson, E (2011) The Tube Chair [Online Image] Available at: http://thedesignhome.com [Accessed on 2nd January 2013]
The Craft Revolution colour palette evokes a primitive impression with a mature style. The natural rawness of the materials is seen in the palette with the notion of a back to basics luxury approach that inspires honesty and authenticity. The raw materials are the foundations of soft neutrals with warm darker shades and a brighter orange that gives the palette a sophisticated edge. 28
Costes, N (2004) Just Handmade [Online Image] Available at: http://www.bynathaliecostes.com [Accessed on 1st October 2012]
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Strozyk, E (2010) Wooden Carpet [Online Image] Available at: http://www.elisastrozyk.de [Accessed on 8th November 2012]
Lighting, Milan Design Week 2012
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Packed with Love Packaging by Nina von Wahlberg Structured wall, Surface Design 2013 Feelology by Xandy Peters www.xandypeters.com/ Hosting Parasite by Kathy Ludwig www.kathyludwig.com/
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Lagel, C (2012) Prehistoric Photography [Online image] Available at: http://www.behance.net/gallery/PrehistoricTrend [Accessed on 23rd September 2012]
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Lagel, C (2012) Prehistoric Photography [Online image] Available at: http://www.behance.net/gallery/PrehistoricTrend [Accessed on 23rd September 2012]
Knitted seating, Milan Design Week 2012
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17. Mix Global Colour Research Trend Wall, Surface Design Show 2013 18. Quilted texture, own sample 19. Rope, own image 20. Texture by Formica, Surface Design Show 2013
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Costes, N (2004) Just Handmade [Online Image] Available at: http://www.bynathaliecostes.com [Accessed on 1st October 2012]
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9. Sample by Tektura, Materials Lab, Surface Design 2013 10. Image from View on Colour Trend Book 2012 11. Fur Chair, Mix Publications 2012 12. Bark combined with Latex, Surface Design Show 2013
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Textured Chair, Milan Design Week 2012
Klann, W (2013) Ceramics [Online Image] Available at http:// textileartscenterblog.com/whittney-klann/ [Accessed on 21st January 2012]
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Shaped ceramic, Milan Design Week 2012 Structured table, Milan Design Week 2012 3D wood by Emerging Objects, Surface Design Show 2013 Texture by Reystone, Surface Design Show 2013
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Vibskov, H (2012) Duvet Coat [Online Image] Available at: http://cargocollective.com/ [Accessed on 17th January 2013]
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