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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Textile Designer: Cathy Hunt Featured on Pattern Observer
I am very excited to be featured on the Pattern Observer blog, where I share a few snippets of what inspired me on my last three collections.
I am often asked where I get my inspiration for my work. It seems like the answer is different for each collection. But three things I always keep in mind:
• What product or category is in mind?
• Who will be buying it (target audience)?
• How can I make it unique and marketable?
Pattern Observer offers wonderful workshops and courses through their online community, The Textile Lab, and I highly recommend them to textile and surface print designers of all levels.
Labels:
cathy hunt artwork,
surface design,
textile,
textile design
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Rockin' Wardrobe at Rock Hall
Jefferson Airplane Jack Casady's Coat |
Janis Joplin |
Al Green |
Jimi Hendrix |
Jimi Hendrix |
Detail of Jimi Hendrix Shirt |
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Nelson Mandela had STYLE.
For me, watching the many news stories reviewing the life of the late Nelson Mandela conjured up many thoughts, but the thought that kept bubbling up for me was: "That man had STYLE." In more ways than one. So in addition to the many things he will long be known for, I would like to celebrate his fashion sense, his choosing to have a signature look.
To read more in depth about the philosophy behind his style choices, here is a great article in GQ about The Madiba Shirt.
To read more in depth about the philosophy behind his style choices, here is a great article in GQ about The Madiba Shirt.
Labels:
fabric,
fashion,
surface pattern design,
textile
Monday, November 4, 2013
The Art of Hermes. Right in my own backyard.
Anyone who knows me, knows what a scarf addict I am. So when I heard that Cleveland Museum of Art was hosting a presentation on how Hermes make the Hermes scarves, I couldn't miss it. Plus, any excuse to head over to the museum, which if you have never visited–you should–it is absolutely WORLD CLASS. This event is a perfect example. I wasn't sure what to expect – would it be a slide show or video with a narrator? I was amazed to discover that, in fact, actual artisans form Hermes, master printers, as they referred to them, presented a hands-on demonstration of the silk screen process right there in the Atrium. It was a very interesting "show" with lots of inside scoop on the culture over at Hermes and how their standard of excellence drives every detail. Quite inspiring. I know Hermes is a luxury brand, but I had no idea that each scarf is literally made by hand, each color of ink silk screened with precision. A very informative, entertaining and inspiring presentation.
You can read lots more about the details of the process at Cleveland.com.
Henri lines up the screen, using his 26 years of experience to "eye it up" |
A screen for every color, plus one solely to print the Hermes name and copyright. |
Of course, they make their own inks in the "kitchen" in Lyon. |
Good thing they weren't giving away any scarves, I would not have been able to choose! |
Labels:
accessories,
Cleveland Museum of Art,
fashion,
Hermes,
Hermes Paris,
product,
scarf,
textile
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Cathy Hunt Designs Available at OfficeMax
View more of my work at cathyhuntstudio.net
from the Garden Gate Collection |
from the Wellington Court Collection |
Friday, September 6, 2013
Great Lakes Brewing Company 25th Anniversary
The GLBC logo I designed 25 years ago has not changed a bit. |
Yes, we'll be celebrating with a few of these... |
Tim and I in Rome schmoozing the local proprietors. |
To get the full story on GLBC, read more here. Or better yet, stop by the brewery on Market Avenue, where it all started. I'll be down there today enjoying a few really great beers, great atmosphere, and a lot of history.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
In a Waverly World...
Well, if I had my way I would live in a Waverly World. This campaign has been around for a while but each new ad always makes me chuckle. Every inch of the world should be so beautiful. Thanks, Waverly, for the inspiration.
Labels:
branding,
fabric,
pattern,
surface design,
Waverly
Saturday, March 30, 2013
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