Taking musical punch cards that are normally used for organs, the design duo behind Glithero made a scarf instead. The punch card was used as a basis to make a completely unique textile piece inspired by music.
According to PSFK, the Glithero team "first had to translate the musical notes from an organ music book over to a punch card that was compatible with a Jacquard loom. Then, when fed in to the loom, hooks dropped down through each of the holes to change the direction of the threads and create a unique pattern inspired by music." The scarf is therefore unlike anything seen before, and has a design that musicians especially will appreciate and might even gain their own inspiration from.
Music-Inspired Scarves
Glithero Created Textiles Out of Organ Punch Cards
Trend Themes
1. Music-inspired Textiles - Designers are creating textiles inspired by music using punch cards and Jacquard looms.
2. Punch Card Art - Artists are experimenting with creating designs using punch cards outside of their traditional uses.
3. Unique Design Processes - Designers are using unconventional means to create textiles with distinctive and creative patterns.
Industry Implications
1. Textiles and Fashion - Fashion designers can use music as inspiration to create unique textiles that appeal to music lovers.
2. Art and Design - Artists can experiment with using punch cards as a medium for creating unique designs beyond their intended use.
3. Music and Entertainment - Musicians and music enthusiasts can incorporate the unique patterns from the scarves into their branding and merchandise.