Sophia Spanos

“How Our Environment Translates into Design” delves into how the various layers of our surroundings—natural landscapes, the environments we grow up in, our cultural and religious influences, and architectural structures—inform and inspire textile design. This ethos reflects the idea that textiles, as a universal language, transcend borders, conveying stories rooted in the sensory experience of our environments. Whether it’s the texture of stone from an ancient building, the patterns in a natural landscape, or the cultural heritage passed through generations, these influences are manipulated into the fabric, capturing the essence of diverse environments. This theme highlights how textiles are not just material objects, but mediums for translating environmental experiences—be it personal, collective, or natural—into tactile, visual expressions of design.