A Surface Pattern and Textile Designer
The Sacred Talisman Portfolio
The full collection of portfolio boards that support this project.
The Sacred Talisman
By Dela Ball
A graduate luxury, bespoke fashion collection that celebrates the symbolic attributes of seven different animals
Hero Scarf Designs Collection
By Dela Ball
The final hero scarf designs, including one per each of the seven animals that contribute to the surrealist combined design
Coordinate Scarf Designs Collection
By Dela Ball
A selection of the final coordinate scarf designs, including one per each of the seven animals that contribute to the surrealist combined design
The Sacred Talisman Design
By Dela Ball
A confident, engineered print that injects vibrancy, detail, and scale into any garment. The design is composed of all seven animals and adopts the role of being my protector
The Transformist Hero Design
By Dela Ball
A striking kaleidoscopic design built and constructed from a dot work dragonfly motif to explore the relationship of structure versus delicacy
The Transformist Coordinate Design - Dotted Delicacy
By Dela Ball
An exploration of the delicate wings of a dragonfly. Using dot work illustrations, this sub-collection of The Transformist exhibits the intricacy of a dragonfly's wing
The Transformist Coordinate Design - Fragile Flutter
By Dela Ball
An exploration of the vein growth and structures within the wings of a dragonfly. Using abstracted linear motifs, this sub-collection of The Transformist exhibits the intricacy of the geometric zoning found in a dragonfly's wing
Strong Resolve
By Dela Ball
Strong Resolve illustrates the majesty and wisdom of a crane through its large-scale placement prints in combination with its layers of texture and opacity
Strong Resolve Coordinate
By Dela Ball
Cranes in flight represent the strong resolve that comes from a calm heart
Pedagogue of Perspective
By Dela Ball
A neutral colour scheme that celebrates and enhances the complexity of the motifs that build the Pedagogue of Perspective print and pattern
Assisted Transition
By Dela Ball
A tonal colour scheme that captures the essence of transition through a graphite moth motif. Focussing on the delicacy and texture present in the wings of a moth, Assisted Transition is the perfect S/S collection
Symbolic Scales
By Dela Ball
Symbolic Scales celebrates the perseverance and strength of a Koi through its bold, petrol blue colour scheme, and abstracted coordinate fin designs
Feathers of Fruition
By Dela Ball
This collection is derived from the intricacy and detail of the peacock's feather. Working tonally to enhance texture and create depth within the designs
The Brave Soul
By Dela Ball
The Brave Soul evokes confidence, courage, and strength through its statement colour and large scale placement motifs