I have investigated how to successfully facilitate the use of error into commercial homeware textile prints. The aim was to create an attractive product which will reduce post producer waste, and therefore costs of production. My knowledge of working within a corporate homeware role helped shape the trend and market research.

Customer targeting and trend setting helped to confirm a market for my end products, as well as understanding current demands on homeware items. Limits of human creativity were studied for contemporary and controversial art forms to show how customers are exposed to ‘glitch’ art now.

My key making methodology included looking at the digital expected versus the sample outcome, which helped to keep error organic within the samples. Grading samples on their attractiveness and relevance to the market also helped target a certain customer. Using the home as a base for motif, the error within the samples helped to drive the pattern development forward.

All these prints have a high tolerance to error, and therefore will be accepted as unique products alongside ‘perfect’ outcomes. I wanted to challenge aesthetic choices within my research and this outcome demonstrates the social importance of the maker and human error inclusion. The education around reuse and recycle within homeware textiles continues through the importance of waste reduction in processes. My own experience meant a homeware outcome, however this process could be rolled out to various textile products.