# Print-Focused Textiles Cassie Byrnes Designs Colorful and Abstract Patterns for Home and Fashion By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassie-byrnes References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/print-focused-textiles-cassie-byrnes/) & [cassiebyrnes](http://www.cassiebyrnes.com/) The work of Cassie Byrnes is at best described as art. With [bold colors and bolder patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at) that evoke a sense of the '90s -- if the '90s was more tasteful -- she injects her vision onto just about anything. Whether concentrating on housewares, fashion or actual printed artworks, Cassie Byrnes' designs expand across all avenues with ease. [Playful and summery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer), the patterns created by Cassie Byrnes have an eternally youthful expression that many people will be able to appreciate. In fact, she has had such a great response that she's launching [her own textile label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-excellence), Variety Hour. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Cassie Byrnes currently has different lines inspired by everything from microcosms to the bygone Mesozoic era and, of course, four core pattern structures – stripes, checks, ditsy and florals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful and Abstract Patterns:** There is an opportunity for businesses to incorporate colorful and abstract patterns into their product designs to attract a younger audience. - **Textile Labels:** The emergence of textile labels like Variety Hour provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to enter the textile industry with unique and artistic designs. - **Expansion of Artistic Designs:** Businesses across various industries can expand their offerings by collaborating with artists like Cassie Byrnes to create visually appealing products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate Cassie Byrnes' colorful and abstract patterns into their product lines for a fresh and modern aesthetic. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace Cassie Byrnes' vibrant patterns to create unique and eye-catching clothing and accessories. - **Art and Printmaking:** Art and printmaking industries can explore collaborations with artists like Cassie Byrnes to create limited edition prints and artwork showcasing innovative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Creatively Abstract Homeware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rixo-1.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [Layered Color Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekla-evelina-severin-and-layered.md) - [Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portals-collection.md)