Research Article

Extracting Design Concepts from Indigenous Nigerian Pottery using CorelDraw Software as Motifs for Application on Textiles

Alewai Jidai Mamza1*
1 Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: mamalewai61@gmail.com
Published: Aug, 2022
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2022.ehjr0qbr
Pages: 76-84
Views: 118
Downloads: 167

Abstract

Africa is considered as the cradle of civilization, in view of its inventiveness in arts, science and technology. The visual art of native Africa, includes such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. The premise of this article is to assess the possibility of using CorelDraw as software for illustration, graphic design, information visualization and pattern drafting. Its versatility as a vector-based imaging tool warrants the use of lines, shapes and colours to create exquisite 2-dimensional designs for application in different areas of industrial design like textiles, ceramics and graphics. For instance, the role colour plays in the ceramic and textile industries are vital to the appreciation of their value in any crafted product.

Keywords

Design Concepts Indigenous Nigerian Pottery CorelDraw Software Motifs for Application on Textiles

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How to Cite

Mamza, A. J. (2022). Extracting Design Concepts from Indigenous Nigerian Pottery using CorelDraw Software as Motifs for Application on Textiles. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 8(1), 76-84. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2022.ehjr0qbr

A. J. Mamza, "Extracting Design Concepts from Indigenous Nigerian Pottery using CorelDraw Software as Motifs for Application on Textiles," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 76-84, August 2022. doi: 10.67637/njt.2022.ehjr0qbr

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