The field which involves the process of making designs for various kinds of fabrics is known as textile design. This is one of the most important facets of the fashion design industry. Textile designing consists of two different designs i.e. the surface design and the structural design. The professionals working in this field are called textile designers. Their job includes the visualization of finished textiles and to carry out the technical aspects of further process such as production and properties of fiber, dyes and yarns.

The textile designers usually handles some specific functions in this field like embroidery designs, weaving, color detailing, print and texture. Their work in woven and print fabrics begins with the drawing or sketching of finished designs. Nowadays most of the professionals in this field use the computer aided design software to create the designs. The various areas in which they can perform are fashion industry, interior design and textile.

Various Textile Designing Courses offered in India

Many universities in India offer the textile design courses. Some of the degree courses in textile design are as follows:

• B.A. (Textile Design)
• B.Sc. (Textile Design)

Apart from these degree courses there are some other programmes in textile design. They are as follows:

• Diploma Courses in Textile Design
• Advance Diploma In Textile Designing And Textile Printing
• Advanced diploma in Textile Design
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Textile Design
• Diploma In Textile Designing And Textile Printing
• Graduate Diploma in Textiles and Apparel Design
• Post Graduate Program in Fashion Marketing and Management
• Post Graduate Program in Garment Manufacturing Technology
• Post Graduate Program in Knitwear Design Technology

Eligibility Criteria for Textile Designing Courses

Candidates who wish to pursue the textile design courses should satisfy some eligibility criteria. Most of the universities or institutions organize entrance examinations for the admission of students in these courses. And for appearing in these examinations they must possess a pass in the higher secondary examination from any reputed institutions.

The list of some entrance examinations for the admission of textile design courses in India are mentioned below

Entrance Exams for Admission to Interior Designing Courses

• Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
• National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam
• National Level Entrance Aptitude Test (NLAT)
• National Entrance Examination for Design (NEED)
• NID Entrance Test
• NIFT Entrance Exam

Top Textile Designing Colleges in India

Some of the colleges which offer Textile designing courses in India are

• Inter National Institute of Fashion Design
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
• Hind College of Management & Information Science
• Satyam Fashion Institute
• Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya
• K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
• Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts and Science College
• Rajapalayam Raju’s College
• The I.I.S. University
• Shri Sakthikailassh Women’s College
• Amity University

Job Scope after Textile Designing Courses

The textile design field is in great demand at present scenario. And the need for professionals in this field is also increasing gradually. They have many opportunities in various areas like fashion designing, garment designing, garment designing and boutiques. Large number of employment is offered for them in reputed garment designers and apparel manufacturers. The reputed industries in this field are Garden Vareli, Binny Limited and Reliance industries.

Some of the job prospects for professionals in the textile design industries are as follows:

• Colorists
• Design consultant
• Design coordinators
• Designer cum manager
• Director of Design
• Dying & printing consultant
• Embroidery designers
• Entrepreneurs
• Fabric analyzer
• Fabric resource manager
• Faculty
• Freelance designers
• Furnishing designers
• Home stylists
• Marketing professionals
• Merchandising assistant
• Repeat artists
• Technical professionals
• Textile Design Assistant
• Textile lab manager

Most of the qualified and experienced textile designers work with the reputed firms or become professional designers. They can also create their own boutique chains.