DescriptionThe following is a CAD project completed for my
Computer-Aided Textile Design course in Spring 2011. It was
inspired by the animals and flowers of the Amazon rainforest.
InspirationThe wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest is truly unique
The animals and plants alike are full of bright colors and visually
interesting patternsPatterns in the designs reflect aspects of
various Amazonian creatures, including the parrot, white-eared
jacamar and banana flower
DesignsTwo shoes, one woman's scarf, one couch, one chair and
two interiors were designed for this projectSix unique prints were
designed and applied to each textileEach item is modern, with its
own unique colorway reflecting the creature or plant the design was
inspired byThe items are intended to be marketed to individuals in
their 20s or 30s with contemporary taste
The pattern for this shoe was inspired by the blue morpho
butterfly, which has a beautiful blend of blue, brown and white
tones
The pattern for this wedge was inspired by the parrot a colorful
and majestic bird with beautiful feathers
The pattern for this scarf was inspired by the white-eared
jacamar a small and intriguing Amazonian bird.
The pattern for this scarf was inspired by the red and yellow
banana flower
The pattern for this couch was inspired by the eyes and scales
of the caiman lizard.
The pattern for this chair was inspired by the colors and beak
of St. Vincent's Amazon a small, colorful native bird.
