The Effect of Illustration on Sustainable Textile Surface Designs for Children and Innovative Design Approaches

Melek Burçin Gedik; Elif Ergen

Article Details

The Effect of Illustration on Sustainable Textile Surface Designs for Children and Innovative Design Approaches

Authors:

Melek Burçin Gedik | Elif Ergen

Publisher:

Mugla Sitki Kocman University

Main Topics:

Görsel Tasarım | Grafik Tasarımı | İllüstrasyon | Sürdürülebilir Tasarım

Journal:

Bodrum Journal of Art and Design Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.227-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354199

pISSN:

2822-2563

Keywords:

Abstract:

 The textile industry is prominent due to its numerous sustainability issues. Besides the sustainability needs of childrens textile products, it is also essential for children to grasp this concept. Illustrations on textile surfaces can serve multiple functions for children. The research aims to reveal the role of illustration in sustainability communication for children in textile products. The study used qualitative research methods to explore the impact of illustration in sustainable textile surface designs for children and to highlight innovative design approaches. It was conducted through document analysis and visual content analysis based on literature review. The study investigates illustration practices featuring the theme of sustainability, examining their key content-based and qualitative contributions. As a result, it demonstrates that illustrations in childrens textile products can be used as a creative visual communication tool by connecting directives following the waste hierarchy, a key strategy in sustainable design. Illustrations on childrens textile products can effectively utilize the power of visual communication and create a guiding and motivational effect in assisting children to perceive sustainability awareness, engage with it creatively, and be encouraged in this context. The findings can contribute to the literature and practices, offering new perspectives on the subject.

 The textile industry is prominent due to its numerous sustainability issues. Besides the sustainability needs of childrens textile products, it is also essential for children to grasp this concept. Illustrations on textile surfaces can serve multiple functions for children. The research aims to reveal the role of illustration in sustainability communication for children in textile products. The study used qualitative research methods to explore the impact of illustration in sustainable textile surface designs for children and to highlight innovative design approaches. It was conducted through document analysis and visual content analysis based on literature review. The study investigates illustration practices featuring the theme of sustainability, examining their key content-based and qualitative contributions. As a result, it demonstrates that illustrations in childrens textile products can be used as a creative visual communication tool by connecting directives following the waste hierarchy, a key strategy in sustainable design. Illustrations on childrens textile products can effectively utilize the power of visual communication and create a guiding and motivational effect in assisting children to perceive sustainability awareness, engage with it creatively, and be encouraged in this context. The findings can contribute to the literature and practices, offering new perspectives on the subject.

 The textile industry is prominent due to its numerous sustainability issues. Besides the sustainability needs of childrens textile products, it is also essential for children to grasp this concept. Illustrations on textile surfaces can serve multiple functions for children. The research aims to reveal the role of illustration in sustainability communication for children in textile products. The study used qualitative research methods to explore the impact of illustration in sustainable textile surface designs for children and to highlight innovative design approaches. It was conducted through document analysis and visual content analysis based on literature review. The study investigates illustration practices featuring the theme of sustainability, examining their key content-based and qualitative contributions. As a result, it demonstrates that illustrations in childrens textile products can be used as a creative visual communication tool by connecting directives following the waste hierarchy, a key strategy in sustainable design. Illustrations on childrens textile products can effectively utilize the power of visual communication and create a guiding and motivational effect in assisting children to perceive sustainability awareness, engage with it creatively, and be encouraged in this context. The findings can contribute to the literature and practices, offering new perspectives on the subject.

 Tekstil alanı sürdürülebilirlik konusunda bazı problemleri içermesiyle gündemdedir. Çocuk tekstil ürünlerinin sürdürülebilirlik gereksinimlerinin yanı sıra çocukların bu kavramı algılayabilmeleri de önemli bir ihtiyaçtır. Tekstil yüzeyler üzerindeki illüstrasyonlar, çocuklar için çok katmanlı önemli işleve sahip olabilmektedir. Araştırma, çocuklar tekstil ürünlerindeki illüstrasyonun, çocuklara yönelik sürdürülebilirlik iletişimindeki rolünü ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Araştırmada, illüstrasyonun etkisi ve yenilikçi tasarım yaklaşımlarını ortaya koymak amacıyla nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılmış, literatür taramasına dayalı doküman analizi ve görsel içerik analizi teknikleri ile yürütülmüştür. Sürdürülebilirlik temasını içeren illüstrasyon uygulamaları, öne çıkan içeriksel ve niteliksel katkıları ile araştırılmıştır. Sonuç olarak bu çalışma, çocuk tekstil ürünlerinde sürdürülebilir tasarımın ana stratejilerinden biri olan atık hiyerarşisini takip eden direktifler ile bir köprü kurarak, bu alanda illüstrasyon uygulamalarının yaratıcı bir görsel iletişim aracı olarak kullanılabileceğini örneklerle sunmaktadır. Çocuk tekstil ürünlerinde yer alan illüstrasyon uygulamalarında, görsel iletişimin gücünden etkin biçimde fayda sağlanabilir. Bu amaçla yapılandırılan illüstrasyonlar, çocukların sürdürülebilirlik bilincini algılamasında, yaratıcı uygulamalarla deneyimlemesinde ve bu konuda teşvik edici ve yönlendirici bir etki yaratabilir. Edinilen bulgular bu anlamda literatüre, uygulama süreçlerine katkı sağlayabilir ve yeni bakış açıları sunabilir.

Article Details

The Effect of Illustration on Sustainable Textile Surface Designs for Children and Innovative Design Approaches

Authors:

Melek Burçin Gedik | Elif Ergen

Publisher:

Mugla Sitki Kocman University

Main Topics:

Görsel Tasarım | Grafik Tasarımı | İllüstrasyon | Sürdürülebilir Tasarım

Journal:

Bodrum Journal of Art and Design Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.227-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354199

pISSN:

2822-2563

Illustration

Visual Communication

Sustainability

Sustainable Design

Children’s Textile Surface Desingsİllüstrasyon

Görsel İletişim

Sürdürülebilirlik

Sürdürülebilir Tasarım

Çocuk Tekstil Yüzey Tasarımları

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Melek Burçin Gedik | Elif Ergen

Publisher: Mugla Sitki Kocman University

Main Topics: Görsel Tasarım | Grafik Tasarımı | İllüstrasyon | Sürdürülebilir Tasarım

Journal: Bodrum Journal of Art and Design Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.227-248

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001354199

pISSN: 2822-2563

Issues

Authors:

Melek Burçin Gedik | Elif Ergen

Publisher:

Mugla Sitki Kocman University

Main Topics:

Görsel Tasarım | Grafik Tasarımı | İllüstrasyon | Sürdürülebilir Tasarım

Journal:

Bodrum Journal of Art and Design Vol.4 Issue 2, pp.227-248

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001354199

pISSN:

2822-2563