Developing my prints towards a final collection.

After working predominately on photoshop over the last week or so I have designed quite a collection of work. I have been using all aspects of my drawings to create contemporary busy patterns. Below are the first few designs I created. I have decided to only use sections of these patterns as my final collection. I feel the other designs that I have are more suited together. I think even though I have six designs that have not made my collection it shows refinement within my work. I wanted to make sure my final collection reflected quality and not quantity. I definately have realised that working with bedding the best patterns often are the simplest. 

I have also been looking at more bedding companies to ensure my patterns are following the current market. Again I have seen a lot of simple repeats, these seem to work really well as a duvet print. This is common within Ikea, they may be designing for a very broad market but it shows that repeats are very adaptable to lots of customers. They also tend to offer the customers lots of colour options. I wouldnt like to design for the same market but I appreciate their variety of choice.

 

(Malin Rund,Ikea)

I also like the way Ikea show their bedding designs; it is very clear and you can see the whole design, I want to show my final design visualisations in a similar way.
Sanderson Bedding is definately in keeping with my own patterns; their work is very bold and simple which is what I am aiming for. I love their work and love how they make the bed the main focal point of the room. I like this characteristic which I hope portray in my final collection.

(Dandelion Clocks,Sanderson)