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# Internationally Designed Embroidery
Flat Design Brings International Designers Together in Textile

By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-design
References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/03/31/embroidery-collection-by-flat-design.php) & [flatdesign.it](http://www.flatdesign.it/)

[Flat Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dob-modular) collected the work of well-known international designers to create this collection of [designer embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop). Each fabric piece has a design by one of the featured artists in the center. By keeping the backgrounds all white, the wildly different designs still form a cohesive collection.

The embroidery collection by Flat Design is available in limited supply. Check out their site for more information.

**Implications** - Products with unique designs, especially those inspired by other places around the world and those with practical uses, are a popular consumer choice. This popularity stems from two widespread desires: the first is the desire to feel unique and the second is the desire to feel culturally diverse in consumption choices. Embroidery is a great way to execute this [unique cultural diversity with cool patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily) on everyday necessities.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Unique Cultural Diversity:** Creating products with unique designs inspired by different cultures can appeal to consumers' desire for cultural diversity and individuality.
- **Practical Design Inspiration:** Incorporating practical functionality into design, such as embroidery on everyday necessities, can enhance consumer appeal.
- **International Collaboration:** Bringing together international designers to collaborate on textile design can result in a cohesive collection with diverse influences.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can tap into the trend of unique cultural diversity by incorporating international embroidery designs into their products.
- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can embrace practical design inspiration trends by offering embroidered textiles for everyday use in home furnishings.
- **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can benefit from international collaboration in textile design, providing unique and culturally diverse embroidery materials for DIY enthusiasts.

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