Visual Theory Proffesional Practice

p Introduction

Chartered Society of Designers (CSD ) having its head quarters in London England is the professional organization for designers . Various fields of designing such as fashion , graphics , interactive media design interior , product and textile are in the purview of CSD which has a long successful history of six decades . CSD has an award programme to encourage and inspire new designers . The award carries a reputed merit value as it hails from world 's largest chartered body for professional designers

Each particular design field carries a specific activity . For e .g

p Fashion Design : This includes designing of garments , bags , footwear and other accessories

Interior Design : This includes the interior dycor of office , restaurant factory , residential and commercial property , television and movie theatre etc

Product Design : This includes the designing on articles and craft works which are made up of wood , metal , ceramic , glass , jewellery , leather and decorative pieces

Textile Design : This designing includes printed textiles , printed carpets which are woven and knitted textiles . Also wall coverings rugs etc

The objective of the society is to promote sound principles of design and benefits to community and evolve new techniques in designing Membership to CSD society is only awarded to those who excel in proving their capability during an admission assessment . Accordingly after selection , members are given MCSD , or FCSD which are registered only with the society

Among those who were awarded the highest award from CSD , the Minerva Medal , for high pro and professionalism , Sir Terence Conran is present among the awardees . This honored medal significantly carries the pro of Minerva , the Roman Goddess of Wisdom , knowledge and education

CSD also awards medals to students who pursue full-time courses in designing in various fields . The criteria of the award is to display the caliber and capability of students . CSD 's Hong Kong Grand Award is presented to a person , body or company , who have made most outstanding contribution to the design industry . In the year 2005 , the award was presented to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Importance of Fabrics

We 're seeing a resurgence in luxury and opulence , says Samantha Poffel , marketing and showroom manager for the London-based textile company , Osborne Little . I think it 's a backlash to all the beige rooms of the 90s .1

In today 's market , what we wear and what we want in our homes have become very closely tied , says interior designer Joy Rexroad of Hale Rexroad Interiors . People have the money and want to spend it wisely .2

These are most luxurious times for fabric designs as audience and consumers are in search of variety , quality and cost-effective . As a wise saying goes Home is a place where the heart is . Upholsters draperies and design fabric is great in demand for home decors . However market and consumer behavior is always prone to unforeseen , several changes which are required to be identified by the designers and endeavor to meet the demands of consumers and highlight the fabrics

Combination of colors , textures , the quality of...