Authors
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Professor of Interior Design Fundamentals, Department of Interior Design and Furniture, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University
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Teaching Assistant, Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing, and Finishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University
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Lecturer, Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing, and Finishing, Faculty of Applied Arts, Damietta University
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Professor, Department of Textile Printing, Dyeing, and Finishing, and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts, Tanta University
Abstract
Furnishing textiles in general and printed furnishing textiles in particular represent an essential element in interior design, and furniture is considered one of its most important components. Furniture and printed textiles are closely intertwined; one cannot exist without the other. Printed furnishing textiles are essential in transforming interior spaces and the external appearance of furniture. Their role extends beyond just finishing touches; they serve as a fundamental part of interior design. Therefore, the research problem arises from limiting the role of printed textiles as a complementary element in interior design rather than as an essential component in reviving furniture pieces and connecting them, despite their differences, under a unified concept. The design of printed furnishing textiles is a visual art form that communicates specific concepts and identities and reflects them visually. The current study focuses on creating a visual identity for Damietta City inspired by its marine environment and aesthetic values, which serve as a rich source of inspiration. Creating a unified visual identity through printed textiles involves a clear design strategy, expressing identity symbols and color schemes in abstract forms within well-designed structures to ensure visual coherence and harmony. Therefore, this research aims to develop an innovative design vision that connects furniture pieces through printed textiles, reviving them in a renewable form with contemporary features, and contributing to sustainable development. The study resulted in the creation of two design groups that benefit from the potential of upholstery and hanging printed textile design and traditional and digital printing techniques to give various furniture pieces a unified visual identity with a new vision that enhances their aesthetic and functional values. This study recommends prioritizing printed furnishing textiles as a key element in interior design due to their enormous potential. It also emphasizes the significance of the visual identity of Egyptian cities and their distinctive features as a rich source for creating new designs for printed furnishing textiles.
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