New Design Ideas

This study aims to develop innovative and versatile surface designs inspired by parametric architecture by examining the integration of Wallas’s creative thinking model into the textile design process. An experimental approach was employed and the textile design process was structured according to Wallas’s four-stage creative thinking method (preparation, incubation, illumination, verification). Within this framework, six different patterns were created using Adobe Illustrator, digitally transferred onto three types of polyester fabrics and subsequently manipulated using the pleating technique. Throughout this process, intuitive and analytical thinking modes operated together, enabling the development of versatile surface designs that combine functional and dynamic qualities. This paper introduces an applicable methodology for designers who manage the creative process and presents an interdisciplinary approach that combines aesthetics, functionality and diversity in textile design. Furthermore, the model can be utilized academically as a tool to enhance students’ creative thinking skills in design education. At the same time, it can be used in industrial settings as a strategic thinking method within creative industries. In particular, in the textile industry, creating multiple pattern effects on a single surface is expected to increase material efficiency and support the development of value-added products that improve user interaction.