
The collections were created in Complex Dobby Wovens (TD 334) class, which focuses on industry practices for designing woven fabrics using the computer-aided design program Pointcarre. “Developing the technical and creative skills that are in keeping with the inherent limitations of the looms and software,” says Professor Nomi Kleinman, “requires critical thinking as well as artistic sense.” Textile designs by: Mia Nazzaro

Textile Surface Design students use computer-aided hand looms to develop the weaving and software skills used in industry production. Woven samples like these are used for student portfolios and as selling tools by the industry. The swatches, with their 3D texture, have themes, style and color suitable for upholstery or apparel.


There’s a great story behind the groupings of textile samples now on display in the Feldman Center fifth floor hallway.
