Intregated system and methodology for supporting textile and tile pattern design

Abstract

This paper presents a methodology for graphic pattern design and re-design applicable to tile and textile patterns. The methodology is based on a Design Information System integrated with two computer tools. One for the structural and morphologic analysis of graphic designs that uses as reference framework the scientific theory of symmetry groups, and a second interactive tool for the structural edition of patterns that exploits all the capabilities provided by the manipulation of the minimum region and fundamental parallelogram of pattern designs. We present some application examples to generate new designs as modifications from designs acquired from historic sources. The methodology and tools are oriented to bridge the gap between the historical and artistic production of graphic design and the tile and textile industries. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003.