For this assignment we had to research our family history and design an area rug using Auto CAD & Photoshop for color.
Earned the Kravet Certificate of Achievement, Design of Distinction Award
Class: Computer-Aided Design for Interior Designers
Programs used: Auto CAD, Adobe Photoshop
Dimensions: 5’ x 7’
Yarn Content: Wool
Pile Height: 1”
Construction: Hand Tied
My family lineage stems from the German, Serbian, and Dutch Cultures. The many Serbian motifs symbolize happiness, joy, love, Christianity, and family union which were chosen to specifically reflect the values of my family and ancestry. Growing up in a family with a passion for nature, I included flowers and leaves adapted from common Dutch Delftware designs, illustrating my roots to the Netherlands and to nature. The layout of the symbols and motifs with a mixture of arches and rectangles creates a window like appearance, common in German artwork.
The colors are inspired by the rich reds, blues, greens and yellows that are popular among the three country’s art and are inspired by some of my personal favorite colors as well. The hand tied process is derived from Pirot Carpet making which originates in Serbia.
Multiple color-way options shown below.
