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IXXcreates is a Dutch designstudio for textile design & product development.
Jolijn Fiddelaers
Jolijn Fiddelaers (1979) is owner and artdirector of IXX. She is an experienced textile designer and entrepreneur with a passion to combine esthetics & ethics. Since 2002 she has worked as an academic teacher and industrial textile designer for various international companies. She has a conceptual approach AND the expertise / network to translate inspiring ideas into tangible products. As a designer Jolijn functions best as a linking pin between PRODUCTION and MARKET - serving the requirements of both.
Throughout the years IXX came to focus on GLOBAL textile projects with a social and sustainable impact. |
Click here for a video interview with Jolijn (Oct 2014)
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Design
IXX logo represents the synergy between "me" (I) and "the other" (X and X) - "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts". This motto forms the inspiration for our business AND design concepts. Usually our work consist of "individual pieces" (products or modules) that together create "a bigger whole" (collections or artworks).
As a designer Jolijn has a fascination for abstract geometrical shapes and the repetitive patterns that form the base of many textile techniques and tactile structures. Her textile designs often derive from an in-depth study of the technique that enables her to either respect or stretch the technical boundaries where needed. She favors to work with natural materials or experimental materials (such as recycled waste or innovative 'smart' textiles). A well-trained sense for colour and esthetics result in sophisticated designs and artworks with textiles in the leading role.
For both commercial designs (for clients) and autonomous artworks (on assignment) IXX works with a 3-step model - starting with a visual brainstorm, followed by made-to-measure designs and completed with technical production drawings.
To get more information on how we work please contact us at info@ixxcreates.com
As a designer Jolijn has a fascination for abstract geometrical shapes and the repetitive patterns that form the base of many textile techniques and tactile structures. Her textile designs often derive from an in-depth study of the technique that enables her to either respect or stretch the technical boundaries where needed. She favors to work with natural materials or experimental materials (such as recycled waste or innovative 'smart' textiles). A well-trained sense for colour and esthetics result in sophisticated designs and artworks with textiles in the leading role.
For both commercial designs (for clients) and autonomous artworks (on assignment) IXX works with a 3-step model - starting with a visual brainstorm, followed by made-to-measure designs and completed with technical production drawings.
To get more information on how we work please contact us at info@ixxcreates.com
Production
Often the combination of design AND indepth knowledge and coördination of production processes is the key to success!
IXX functions as a linking pin between DESIGN, PRODUCTION and MARKET.
Having spent many years in various textile production environments Jolijn has developed an expertise in optimizing production processes to ensure maximum results in both quality and design standards. Throughout the years she has covered a broad range of techniques (both industrial and craft) such as: (rotary) screen print, digitalprint, blockprint, weave (jacquard, terry, dobby, carpet), tuft, yarn spinning, (natural) dyeing, felting, embroidery, laser and experimental techniques for textile artworks.
IXX functions as a linking pin between DESIGN, PRODUCTION and MARKET.
Having spent many years in various textile production environments Jolijn has developed an expertise in optimizing production processes to ensure maximum results in both quality and design standards. Throughout the years she has covered a broad range of techniques (both industrial and craft) such as: (rotary) screen print, digitalprint, blockprint, weave (jacquard, terry, dobby, carpet), tuft, yarn spinning, (natural) dyeing, felting, embroidery, laser and experimental techniques for textile artworks.
Supply
In 2010 IXX started working with craftspeople throughout India to create new designs for their traditional techniques and help their skills find the way to new high-end markets. Since 2014 IXX partners with Pashm to further expand and train a unique network of Indian craftgroups. Together IXX and Pashm serve their own brand KARIGAR and a selective group of B-to-B clients with handmade quality textiles from India.
Please get in touch for more information on customized design and supply from India.
Please get in touch for more information on customized design and supply from India.
Inspiration
Below you find the visuals we've created when we started IXX in 2010. Still our vision is based on the same guidelines!
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