Commercial Textile Design & Development
Woven and print • Pattern Design • CAD • Color • Sustainability
With over three decades of experience in commercial interiors - across jobber, mill, and freelance roles - I create thoughtful, production-ready textile solutions for the contract market. Contact me to discuss your project needs.
My work spans woven construction, performance textiles, color development, and sustainability strategy. Through Janet Hild Design, I support manufacturers and design teams developing fabrics for corporate, hospitality, and healthcare environments. As both an educator and independent designer, I translate complex textile concepts into clear, actionable direction that bridges creative vision with technical execution.
CAPABILITIES / WHAT I OFFER
Woven Textile Development
Dobby and jacquard concepts, motif creation, weave structures, engineered layouts, and mill-ready CAD artwork.
Print & Pattern for Interiors
Patterns and palettes tailored for upholstery, privacy curtains, vertical surfaces and multi-use; engineered repeats; recolors.
Colorwork & Yarn Systems
Color palette creation, yarn selection, dye/solution-dyed recommendations, and performance-driven aesthetic decisions.
Mill Collaboration & Specifications
Clear communication of construction, finishing, and performance requirements to align creative vision with Manufacturing capabilities.
Sustainability Research & Material Evaluation
Guidance on environmental scoring, healthier material strategies, and product impact - informed by industry and academic experience.
Custom Client Projects
One-on-one support for product concepts, recolor programs, line refreshes, and design-to-manufacturing support.
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ABOUT JANET / WHY WORK WITH ME
A Thoughtful Approach to Textile Design
I bring a designer’s eye, a technician’s understanding, and an educator’s clarity to every project.
My experience spans upholstery, wallcovering, panel, and performance textiles - supported by sustainability expertise and years of working closely with manufacturers. Whether developing new constructions or refining existing patterns for production, my focus is on creating solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and technical precision.
As the founder of Ink + Sun, I maintain an active practice in surface pattern design and illustration, which brings a trend forward creative lens to all my projects.
Biophilic Design embraces the notion that nature uplifts the spirit, calms the mind, and heals the soul.
Nature-inspired art and design have the same affect. My art draws from nature in structure, texture, and imagery.
To see my portfolio of current designs, click the link below
WORKING TOGETHER
Let’s Collaborate
If you're looking to:
✔ Add extra design bandwidth during line development
✔ Refresh an existing line with new patterns or recolors
✔ Refine construction details for upholstery or vertical surfaces
✔ Bring sustainability considerations into material decisions
✔ Translate concept ideas into mill-ready artwork
I'm here to help.
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Janet Hild Design is the professional textile design entity, supported by creative studio Ink + Sun.
