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Collaboration at Cope-Arnold – Darkness and Beauty

By Patternbank On April 18, 2013 · In Inspiration

Nicolas Alan Cope and Dustin Edward Arnold are two talented photographers who met through a commercial project in 2007 and began their first collaboration in October 2009. They combine the mediums of painting, chemistry, sculpture, fashion and installation to great effect creating some impressive projects. Stamen (2010) featured here, shows their interest in the abstract applied to conventional floral arrangements, evoking a dark and almost decaying beauty that transpiers into other areas of their work. Have a look at their ongoing projects at cope-arnold.com.

The Bicycle Head Badge – Bike Geek

By Patternbank On April 18, 2013 · In Graphics

Patternbank stumbled across Bike Geeks Flickr page that contains more than 400 pictures of awesome retro antique bicycle head badges. Such a wealth of Graphic inspiration from around the world with the tactile texture of steel, the smooth feel of enamel and the myriad of logos, typefaces and vintage graphics. Check his Flickr page out here.

Psychedelic Tropical Safari – Basement Jaxx

By Patternbank On April 17, 2013 · In Inspiration

If you’re looking for more print trend inspiration for Spring/Summer 2014, look no further than Basement Jaxx’s new video by Big Active’s Mat Maitland. This Psychedelic visual safari takes you on a real journey through some of the key prints themes coming through for S/S14. These include: Tropical Utopia and Scientific Nature from Patternbanks Spring/Summer 2014 Print report Part 1. Other trends translated in the video’s visual exploration include: Tribal Geometries, Fantastic Aqua-Life Earth + Cracks and Fantastic Safari from our Première Vision + Indigo S/S 2014 Print trend report.

The promo, co-directed with Natalia Stuyk, features Mat Maitland’s signature collage style along with specially made items by French hair stylist / fashion designer Charlie Le Mindu and make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench. Maitland also shot the sleeve image which similarly uses a Le Mindu headpiece. (Video at the foot of page)

El Anatsui – Monumental Works

By Patternbank On April 17, 2013 · In Inspiration

El Anatsui’s amazing installations and wall sculptures need to be seen to be believed. Using thousands of aluminium bottle tops and other found materials such as wood and clay he moulds and shapes these magnificent pieces. Like vast folded, sculpted and pieced together fabrics that shimmer and sparkle, they tell cultural and economic stories of their past use. Gravity and Grace : Monumental Works by El Anatsui is his first solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, New York, showing Until August 4th, 2013. Definitely a must see!

Catwalk Print & Pattern Trend Report Autumn/Winter 2013/14 PDF Download

By Patternbank On April 12, 2013 · In Catwalks, Trend Forecasts

In this report Patternbank delivers the key Autumn/Winter 2013/14 print & pattern trends seen at the recent New York, London, Paris and Milan Runway shows. Our trend team have analysed all the relevant designers collections to capture the seasonal key print trends and colour stories from the shows. This handy report brings you the key print insights making this report an essential tool for your seasonal print & pattern developments.

16 print trend stories for Autumn/Winter 2013/14
49 pages of inspirational print forecast intelligence
Over 380 on trend hand-picked images
Covers New York, London, Paris & Milan A/W 2013/14 shows
5 colour trends for A/W 2013/14
£15 (approx. $23) via PayPal

This 49 page report includes 16 inspirational print trends :-

Abstract Geometrics / Edged & Placed / Botanical Florals / Dark Romantics / Distorted Photos / Florals Clusters / Visual Mash-up / Graphics Symmetry / Landscape Visions / Modern Deco / New Skin / Plaid Attack / Reworked History / Rock Explorations / Stripe Power / Tribal Geometrics

Whether you are a small print studio, independent freelance designer, manufacturer or clothing line, this extensive report will give you a real insight into the most important print trends for Autumn/Winter 2013/14. This PDF report will be your essential seasonal aid for your new print developments and colour direction.

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Raquel Aparicio – Folk Tales and Fairytales in Watercolour

By Patternbank On April 11, 2013 · In Inspiration

Fairy Tales and Russian Folk stories come to life in the skillful hands of Illustrator and artist Raquel Aparicio. Romanian born Raquel left her native land and travelled the globe to study her art. Edinburgh and Spain became her home during her time studying with a year spent at the Illustration Academy in Florida to top it off. Patternbank loves her delicate fluid style and the painstaking attention to detail in her floral decoration.Her list clients include Nylon, Nokia and Orange with other commissions made for a variety of publications such as Elle magazine, Rolling Stone and the New York Times. See her website for more inspiring work.

Vintage Radio Tuning Dial Graphics – Indiana Radios

By Patternbank On April 10, 2013 · In Graphics

Antique and vintage graphics are such a wealth of inspiration for layout, typography and colour. The Patternbank team stumbled on these stunning antique radio tuning dial graphics and thought we’d share. The collection was curated by Michael Feldt for the Indiana Radio site, which is a huge information database for antique radio enthusiasts. We recommend you delve deeper and check out the site to view more visually inspiring vintage dials and charts.

Peggy Wolf – Fashion and Sophistication

By Patternbank On April 9, 2013 · In Inspiration

German born illustrator Peggy Wolf has a unique style which is always recognizable. After studying Fashion Design, Peggy began a career in interior design, with both influencing her illustration technique. Her well known fashion inspired designs sell on Etsy and Culturelabel, but Wolf has more recently collaborated with with knitwear designer Iben Høj creating a series of illustrations for her A/W 2013 lookbook. Check out her website for a sneaky peek.