Friday 6 February 2009

Selvedge Article on Wallpaper

“The “paper” side wallpaper is often overlooked yet part of wallpapers beauty is the quality of the printed image; paper provides a crisp and fresh edge and allows inks to shine and reflect light. The same fabric would look different…today’s wallpapers are all about the feel and look of paper; it’s graphic and “stationary” attributes …there are advantages too; costs of creating a collection of designs are reduced by working on paper rather than cloth. Arguable paper also grants design a greater sense of freedom, encouraging experimentation….standard wallpaper being 52 with new lengths up to 135.”

“...mixing digital tools with traditional screen printing creating a new length for pattern.”

“… vogue for the personalized…desire to retain and showcase human, non-digital design qualities

“In the future it’s probably safe to predict a continuous growth in customizable products such as kits and bespoke digital prints…small run wallpapers in-house will increase too.”

Peel Back. Jocelyn Warner is Stuck on Wallpapaer. Selvedge v 30-33. v 22 Jan 2009

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