The lantern was my chosen inspiration because it emphasized light and showed contrast with materials and colors nicely. As I abstracted this object I generated words such as glow, support, and security, which highlighted the main aspects of this fixture.
This is one of my preliminary parti sketches that represents those keywords visually. The circle represents the soft glow of light and it is positioned so that it is secured within repeating lines that radiate out from this source of energy. The straight lines represent support and structure for the circles, protecting this delicate form while still allowing for a sense of openness inside. 
Once the parti was made into a pattern, new forms are created that enhance the concept behind this idea. The circles have been fully surrounded in areas creating an even more sense of shelter within its structure. Also the "X" shape is created and holds four circles within itself still representing the structure holding the glow but now incorporating more light and emphasizing it more as a focal point.
Once color is applied to the parti the sense of light radiating from the circle shape is more apparent by using a warm analogous color scheme. The vibrant colors help make this pattern stand out to represent how bold light is.
The final parti represents the glow of light radiating out into a supporting secure structure just like the lanterns warm light shines out but never leaves is comforting boundaries.
My final textile design is very bold and catches your attention immediately just like the glow of light does. The Parti was a decently sized 8"x8" square. I wanted the parti to be big so the idea of light as a focal point would be more present. The Bold idea of this parti really stands out in this scale and I am really happy with how it turned out. Overall this textile represents light with a contrast between the soft glow and the supporting structural fixture of my inspirational object
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