Textile Design: Fabric Futures

Students dive into Afrofuturism and speculative design by creating unconventional textiles that imagine future identities, cultures, and aesthetics. This project blends art, design thinking, and cultural critique.

What students learn:

• Afrofuturism as artistic movement and cultural framework
• Textile design as social commentary
• Experimentation with pattern, material, and concept
• Presenting design work with artist statements

Materials Needed:

• Unconventional materials
• Markers, paint, or dye
• Stencils or stamps (optional)
• Collage materials, thread, embellishments
• Sewing/gluing supplies (optional)

Time: 5-6 class periods

Interdisciplinary Connections: History (Afrofuturism, speculative fiction), Fashion design, Social Studies (representation, cultural identity)

Related Artist: April Bey