Diane Harrison Studio Visit and Contextual Influences

After visiting the Diane Harrison Studio I was more inspired to do work! I instantly realised that their patterns were very illustrative and colourful. 

I realised after the visit that my colour palette from my fossil work, (particularly from my pictures from the Manchester Museum) were too dull for the brief of Diane Harrison. I needed to look for other sources for a brighter colour palette, so I went back to my Pinterest mood board for inspiration.
Ensuring that my prints remained contemporary and especially looking at patterns in repeat I was drawn to the bright bold prints of Marimekko. I have always admired their work but they have a lot of relevance within this project as one of the requirements for the brief was a pattern in repeat.

(Iltavilli Wallpaper Marimekko)

I decided that I would design my patterns for bedware I chose this as I have not designed for bedware before and so I wanted a new challenge. Especially as going to the Diane Harrison Studio I realised how much I craved a career within digital print. I want my knowledge of making patterns for all aspects of interiors to be broad, I was really influenced by the beautiful patterns within Diane Harrison.
I looked at Harlequin Bedlinen; just like Diane Harrison their Bedding is very contemporary and pretty. I was drawn to their bright colours and use of colourful repeat. As the brief states I need to make my own patterns mostly in repeat so looking at their bedlinen is a good source of inspiration. I also like how their bedlinen makes a statement within a room, I hope my patterns will do the same.

 (Harlequin Bedding)