Textile Toys: Design and Creation of Fabric Characters
Defining the scale
A course by Piti Piti, Textile Sculptor
About the video: Defining the scale
Overview
“Once we choose our character it is time to choose the correct scale since our design will change when we move it from paper to pattern. In this lesson I show you what is the ideal process to perform this conversion.”
In this video lesson Piti Piti addresses the topic: Defining the scale, which is part of the Domestika online course: Textile Toys: Design and Creation of Fabric Characters. Learn to create three-dimensional patterns and apply volumetric solutions to your character designs.
Partial transcription of the video
“After selecting our character and preparing all necessary elements. determining the size is crucial. the right scale is essential for the success of the project. It's important to remember that if our character includes numerous small elements. we shouldn't reduce size excessively. It's better if it's a bit larger. If we want our character to be monumental. certain aspects must be taken into account. like the stuffing and how much our fabric will stretch. Let's begin with a medium scale. I suggest the initial pieces you create should measure between 25 and 30 centimeters. This will form the...”
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Course summary for: Textile Toys: Design and Creation of Fabric Characters
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Character Design, Sewing, Textile Design, Toy Design
Piti Piti
A course by Piti Piti
Omar Gad, also known as Piti Piti, is a self-taught textile sculptor specializing in three-dimensional pattern design and textile solutions. He is passionate about geometry, terror, mystery, and toys and is in constant search of the unusual.
Since opening the Piti Piti Plush Art studio, he has developed several lines of his own products, participated in individual and group exhibitions in Mexico and abroad, as well as collaborated with renowned artists and designers such as El Grand Chamaco, Bue the Warrior, Quique Ollervides, Pogo, Tixinda, Chika Galaxia, and more.
He has also worked commercially with clients including the Galería Mexicana del Diseño, Vértigo Galería, Hula Hula, MUAC, Passion & Design, Rojo Bermelo, Pepsi, Red Bull México, Habas World Wide, Kastner & Partners, and Digital Invaders.
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